Realistic
The Doers: Use hands-on skills to produce tangible results
Hands-on and practical. Physical or mechanical ability. I prefer working with objects, tools, machines, my body, or animals and producing tangible results.
Descriptors
- Athletic
- Cautious
- Down-to-Earth
- Handy
- Persistent
- Practical
- Reliable
- Self-Reliant
Values
- Being outdoors
- Building
- Common sense
- Craftsmanship
- Making things work
- Physical
- Repairing
- Strength
Work Activities
- Being physical, moving around
- Building or repairing
- Computer or electronic assembly
- Practical, tangible work
- Providing security
- Reading a blueprint
- Solving concrete problems
- Tending to animals
- Using my hands
- Using tools, machines, or equipment
- Working alone
- Working outdoors
Majors
These are a small sample of majors for Realistic types.
- Agriculture
- Animal Science
- Automotive
- Computer Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Drafting (CAD)
- Earth Science
- Electronics
- Engineering—Civil, Mechanical, Electrical
- Facilities Management
- Fire Science
- Fitness Trainer
- Forestry
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration (HVAC)
- Industrial Arts Education
- Landscape Architect
- Medical Technology
- Military Science
- Natural Resources
- Plumbing
- Truck Driving
- Welding
Careers
These are a small sample of careers for Realistic types with their full Holland theme code. Click on them to learn more about the career.
- Agricultural Tech (RIC)
- Airplane Mechanic (RCI)
- Architectural and Civil Drafter (RCA)
- Athletic Trainer (RSI)
- Automobile Mechanic (RIC)
- Cabinetmaker (RC)
- Carpenter (RCI)
- Computer User Support Specialist (RIC)
- Electrical and Electronics Drafter (RIC)
- Electrician (RIC)
- Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) (RSI)
- Engineering Tech (RI)
- Firefighter (RSE)
- Forester (RIE)
- Horticulturist (RCI)
- HVAC installer (RCI)
- Machinist (RCI)
- Mechanical Drafter (RCI)
- Pilot (RIE)
- Police Officer (RES)
- Radiologic Tech (RS)
- Sound Engineer (RA)
- Television Technician (RCI)
- Truck Driver (RC)
ECC Programs for Realistic Careers
You can complete training at ECC for these careers. Click on them to learn more about the career and ECC program.
- Audio and Video Technician (RIC)
- Auto Mechanic (RIC)
- CNC Operator (RC)
- Computer Network Support Specialist (REC)
- Computer User Support Specialist (RIC)
- Electrical and Electronics Drafter (RIC)
- Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) (RSI)
- Firefighter (RSE)
- Forklift Operator (RC)
- Histotechnologist (RIC)
- HVAC Tech (RCI)
- Industrial Maintenance Tech (RIC)
- Machinist (RCI)
- Mechanical Drafter (RCI)
- Radiology Tech (RS)
- Renewable Energy Tech (RC)
- Security Officer (RCE)
- Sound Engineering Tech (RA)
- Sterile Processing Tech (RCI)
- Surgical Tech (RSC)
- Tool and Die Maker (RIC)
- Truck Driver Owner Operator (RC)
- Welder (RC)
Career Clusters
- Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
- Architecture and Construction
- Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
- Manufacturing
- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Learn more about each career cluster and individual careers within them.
Might Enjoy Work In
- Agriculture or Nature
- Construction
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Mining or Energy
- Protective Services
- Transportation
Contact
Career Development Services
Building B, Room B120
847-214-7390
Fax: 847-622-3055
careerservices@elgin.edu
Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
Friday: 8 am to 4 pm
*Evening hours are available upon request.