Holland Code types · C of RIASEC
Conventional — The Organizer
Conventional people like structure, order and clear rules. They are good with numbers, records, files and details, and they make organisations run reliably. They are often described as organised, careful, dependable and efficient.
What Conventional people enjoy
- Organising information, records and schedules
- Working with numbers and accuracy
- Clear procedures and expectations
- Keeping systems running smoothly
Work environments that fit
Offices, banks, back offices, logistics and administration — anywhere precision and reliability keep the whole operation together.
Careers that often fit Conventional types
- Accountants
- Auditors
- Actuaries
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
- Shipping and Receiving Clerks
- Tellers
- Bookkeeping Clerks
- Tax Preparers
- Insurance Underwriters
- Credit Analysts
- Data Entry and Records Specialists
- Office Managers
Few people are a single type. Most Holland Codes combine two or three types — for example, a Conventional first letter with Social second describes someone who wants to do this kind of work with and for people. Your own code comes from your pattern across all 48 activities in the test.
The other five types
- Realistic — The Doer
- Investigative — The Thinker
- Artistic — The Creator
- Social — The Helper
- Enterprising — The Persuader
Please note: interest types describe preferences, not ability or destiny. Educational resource only — see our method page.