Realistic Career Profile: Explore Hands-On, Practical Jobs Based on Holland Codes
The Doers: Use hands-on skills to produce tangible results
If you enjoy working with your hands, using tools, or solving practical problems, the Realistic theme may be an excellent fit for you. Students in this category often prefer active, hands-on environments and like building, fixing, or operating equipment. Realistic careers offer plenty of opportunities to learn by doing and develop skills that are valuable in technical and skilled trades fields.
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.