See where your assessment results lead
Did you take the Strong Interest Inventory or PathwayU assessment? Find your Holland Code below, Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, or Conventional, and explore the UT majors and career paths that align with your interests.
Holland Codes
Both the Strong Interest Inventory and PathwayU identify your Holland Code, one to three of these six categories. Learn more below.
Realistic (“Doers”)
- “Doers” prefer to work with their hands and tools to build, repair, or grow things, often outdoors
- Described as practical, task-oriented, hands-on, logical
- Motivated to produce tangible results
UT majors
College of Architecture and Design
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies
Haslam College of Business
Herbert College of Agriculture
Tickle College of Engineering
Careers
- Airline Pilot
- Athletic Trainer
- Automobile Mechanic
- Barber/Hairstylist/Cosmetologist
- Cartographer/Photogrammetrist
- Forester
- Machinist
- Maintenance/Repair Worker
- Management Analyst
- Surveyor
Agriculture/Horticulture
Biology
Construction
Medical
Investigative (“Thinkers”)
- “Thinkers” prefer to work on their own observing, learning, investigating, often in scientifically-related areas
- Described as inquisitive, intellectual, curious, independent
- Motivated by ideas and problem-solving
UT majors
Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies
College of Nursing
Haslam College of Business
Herbert College of Agriculture
Tickle College of Engineering
Careers
- Chemist
- Chiropractor
- Computer Scientist
- Dentist
- Dietitian
- Engineer
- Geologist
- Geographer
- Mathematician
- Medical Technologist / Technician
- Microbiologist
- Optometrist
- Pharmacist
- Physician
- Physicist and Astronomer
- Psychologist
- Respiratory Therapist
- Science Teacher
- Sociologist
- University Faculty Member
- Veterinarian
Artistic (“Creators”)
- “Creators” prefer to work with their minds, innovating, imagining, creating
- Described as imaginative, original, independent, open
- Motivated by the creation or appreciation of beauty
UT majors
College of Architecture and Design
College of Arts and Sciences
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Cinema Studies
- Classics
- English
- History
- Philosophy
- Pre-Law Designation (not a specific major)
- Religious Studies
- Studio Art
- Theatre
- Interdisciplinary Programs:
- Africana Studies
- Asian Studies
- Jewish Studies
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- Linguistics
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Middle East Studies
- Women, Gender, and Sexuality
- World Languages and Cultures (concentration in a specific foreign language)
College of Communication & Information
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
College of Music
Herbert College of Agriculture
Careers
- Advertising Account Manager
- Architect
- Artist
- Arts/Entertainment Manager
- Art Teacher
- Attorney
- Broadcast Journalist
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Editor
- English Teacher
- ESL Instructor
- Graphic Designer
- Interior Designer
- Librarian
- Medical Illustrator
- Musician
- Photographer
- Public Relations Director
- Reporter
- Sociologist
- Technical Writer
- Translator
- Urban and Regional Planner
Enterprising (“Persuaders”)
- “Persuaders” prefer to work with others, influencing, leading, or managing
- Described as persuasive, motivated, confident
- Motivated to lead, persuade, and mobilize people toward goals
UT majors
Baker School for Public Policy and Public Affairs
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Communication and Information
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
College of Music
Haslam College of Business
Herbert College of Agriculture
Careers
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent
- Chef
- Cosmetologist
- Elected Public Official
- Facilities Manager
- Flight Attendant
- Florist
- Human Resources Specialist
- Insurance Agent
- Interior Designer
- Loan Officer
- Marketing Manager
- Operations Manager
- Optician
- Personal Financial Advisor
- Realtor
- Restaurant Manager
- Sales Manager
- Securities Sales Agent
- Technical Sales Representative
- Top Executives
- Wholesale Sales Representative
Conventional (“Organizers”)
- “Organizers” prefer to work with words and numbers
- Described as practical, detail-oriented, accurate, careful
- Motivated to bring order to decision-making
UT majors
Baker School for Public Policy and Public Affairs
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Communication and Information
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies
Haslam College of Business
Herbert College of Agriculture
Careers
- Accountant and Auditor
- Actuary
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistant
- Career and Technical Education Teacher
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Customer Service Representative
- Financial Manager
- Farmer and Rancher Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Food Service Manager
- Medical Records and Health Information Technician
- Mathematics Teacher
- Military Enlisted Personnel
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Paralegals and Legal Assistant
- Production Worker
- Software Developer
- Computer Support Specialists
Beyond Holland Code
Your Holland Code is one lens for understanding your fit. Other factors, including your work values, lifestyle priorities, and skills, also shape which majors and careers may be a good fit for you.
CliftonStrengths®
The CliftonStrengths assessment helps identify your talents and develop them into strengths. Learn how your top five can support your self-assessment journey.
CliftonStrengths and career development
Explore each of your strengths
Values inventories
Your values can play a big role in the life you want to build. Work values include things like salary, work environment, schedule, benefits, pace, and the type of tasks you enjoy. Lifestyle values reflect what matters most to you outside of work, such as where you want to live, family priorities, travel, and work-life balance. For a more personalized approach, schedule an Academic and Career Exploration (ACE) Coach appointment to take a card sort.
Career One Stop Work Values Matcher
Skills inventories
Skills play a critical role in career development. Identify your skills by reflecting on your personal accomplishments, classroom performance in various subjects, previous jobs or volunteer positions held, and feedback you receive from others.
Ready to make sense of your results?
Talk through your Holland Code, Strong Interest Inventory, or PathwayU results with an ACE Team coach who can map them to UT majors and career paths.
Academic & Career Exploration (ACE)
Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration
201 Student Union, 1502 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996
865-974-5435
UT majors
Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Communication and Information
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
College of Music
College of Nursing
College of Social Work
Haslam College of Business
Herbert College of Agriculture
Careers
See more Social careers at O*NET