USING THE HOLLAND TEST TO DETERMINE CAREER INTERESTS OF STUDENTS TO SUPPORT THE ADMISSION WORK AT TAY BAC UNIVERSITY

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Holland test in career counseling for high school students, particularly in the admissions process at Tay Bac University. The Holland test, using the RIASEC model, is applied to help students identify careers that align with their interests and career trends. The research objectives are to assess the effectiveness of the Holland test in career counseling, enhance students' confidence and understanding of careers through the test, analyze the feasibility of implementing the Holland test via the university’s website, and provide a database to support the admissions and career counseling process at Tay Bac University. The research results show the alignment between the test results and the career choices made by students, as well as the change in their career decisions after taking the test, with 93% of students selecting suitable careers.