SDS Occupational Finder (Pkg/25)

The Self‑Directed Search® – 5th Edition Occupational Finder (SDS‑5 Occupational Finder) is a trusted career interest inventory designed to help individuals aged 11 to 70 years identify suitable career paths using John L. Holland’s RIASEC framework. Co-authored by Holland and Melissa Messer, the SDS‑5 enables users to generate a personalized three-letter Summary Code and explore occupations aligned with their personality type using updated Occupational and Educational Finders.

Benefits

Self-Directed Career Exploration
Permits individuals to independently complete the assessment, score it, and interpret results—while optionally consulting a counselor .

Evidence-Based Design
Grounded in over 40+ million administrations, 35+ years of research, and linked to 1,400+ O*NET-coded occupations through the RIASEC model.

Rich Occupational Matchmaking
Updated Occupations and Educational Opportunities Finders provide users with targeted career and study options based on their Summary Code.

Key Features

Age Range
Suitable for individuals aged 11 to 70 years, including students, career changers, and veterans.

Administration Time
Takes approximately 25–35 minutes to complete.

Qualification Level
Level A—can be administered, scored, and interpreted without additional credentials.

Kit Contents
Includes Assessment Booklet, Occupational Finder, Educational Opportunities Finder, “You and Your Career” workbook, Professional Manual.