Agent Roles, Jobs, and Archetypes

[AFurtado1]

TL;DR: Roles/jobs/archetypes from a Psychology perspective . The benefit of Holland's RIASEC model is discussed. (AKA Strong interest Inventory)

INTRODUCTION:

Reliability/Validity. Researchers have already maps thousands on occupations via these constructs/Archetypes. We have easy and free access to the information via

https://www.onetonline.org/

This information includes types of jobs, their roles, skills, ECT. You can all do the exams for free too if you are ever interested

A example of a computer scientist is cited below.

https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1251.00

MODEL:

Holland's RIASEC model is associated with specific job/roles that best suit the characteristics of that type. Here's a list of job types typically associated with each RIASEC construct:

A computer scientist would fit underneath the I and C constructs.

1. Realistic (R):

   • Skilled trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical work)
   • Engineering and technical roles
   • Agriculture, forestry, and environmental science
   • Military and law enforcement
   • Mechanic and machinist roles

2. Investigative (I):

   • Scientific research and development
   • Healthcare professions
   • Information technology and computer science
   • Academic roles, such as university professors
   • Technical writing and data analysis

3. Artistic (A):

   • Visual and performing arts
   • Writing and journalism
   • Graphic design and multimedia arts
   • Architecture and creative directing

4. Social (S):

   • Teaching and education
   • Counseling and psychology
   • Social work and community service
   • Healthcare support roles, such as therapy and nursing
   • Human resources and training

5. Enterprising (E):

   • Business management and administration
   • Sales and marketing
   • Entrepreneurship and business development
   • Politics and public relations
   • Event planning and fundraising

6. Conventional (C):

   • Office and administrative support
   • Accounting and finance
   • Data entry and record-keeping
   • Quality control and compliance
   • Library and information services

Discussion:

I believe this model is more appropriate than the more well known Big Five personality traits (Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness to Experience, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness)

I don't think we should be looking to create what psychologist call "personality" this early. I think Holland's General Occupational Themes (GOTs) may be more appropriate first.

For those that are interested in the Big Five- the GOTs listed above are correlated with the big five model.

Source:

https://ap.themyersbriggs.com/content/2019_rebranded/Using_the_MBTI_and_Strong_together_2021.pdf

Please let me know if you have any thoughts or feelings!

[daveshap]

This is a good start but it's missing some aspects such as

• Cautious
• Contrarian
• Pragmatic/Practical
• Idealistic
• Optimistic/Pessimistic

Remember that a personality inventory is not a persona or archetype

[AFurtado1]

Totally! Those seem like really important things to prioritize. I would love to hear how you define those constructs. I grouped a few in my mind and I was thinking.

Idealistic, optimisic, contrarian
&
Cautious, pragmatic, pessmistic

Functions:

create creative and alternative perspective, prioritizing higher level goals
&
Anticipating and risk management

What are you thinking/feeling?

[AFurtado1]

Another thing we may add is the Personal Style Scales (PSS) . Such a scale is correlated well with the model I provided, and we have data on the correlation of style per occupation. The PSS constructs are listed as: People–Things Data–Ideas Learning Environment Leadership Style Risk Taking Team Orientation

https://strongsupplement.themyersbriggs.com/the-personal-style-scales.html