Social Careers
Originally by Lawrence K. Jones, Ph.D., NCC — Professor Emeritus of Counselor Education, North Carolina State University. Updated by Juliet Jones-Vlasceanu, GCDF, J.D. — President & CEO, Career Key. Last reviewed August 2026.
We list a sample of Social careers below, occupations that match Holland's Social personality type. Career Key has a unique method of organizing occupations within each type called Work Groups, based on worker traits, skills and abilities.
Social Services
Clergy
Genetic Counselor
Medical and Public Health Social Worker
Nursing, Therapy, & Health Promotion
Dental Hygienist
Exercise Physiologist
Physician Assistant
Child & Adult Care
Dental Assistant
Licensed Practical Nurse
Personal Care Aide
Education and Library Services
College or Community College Teacher
High School Teacher
Instructional Coordinator
Sport, Recreation and Fitness
Coach or Scout
Fitness Trainer or Aerobics Instructor
Recreation Worker
To measure your strongest personality types and see a complete list of Social careers, including information about each one like what they do, job outlook and education required, take the Career Key Discovery assessment.
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References
1. Holland, J. L. (1997). Making vocational choices: A theory of vocational personalities and work environments (3rd ed.). Psychological Assessment Resources.
2. National Center for O*NET Development. (n.d.). O*NET OnLine. U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Retrieved August 2026, from https://www.onetonline.org/
3. U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. (1979). Guide for occupational exploration. U.S. Government Printing Office.
4. Gottfredson, G. D., Holland, J. L., & Ogawa, D. K. (1982). Dictionary of Holland occupational codes. Consulting Psychologists Press.