What does John Holland (1997) suggest is key to a successful career choice?
A) a good match between one's interests and the demands of their occupational environment
B) choosing the same career as one's parents
C) selecting a career based on geographical preferences
D) following the advice of friends and peers
A) A good match between one's interests and the demands of their occupational environment. Holland proposed an "interest-based" model in which the match between an individual's particular interests and the specific tasks or demands of the occupation is used to assess career choice.
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