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Career Interest Assessment

For each of the following statements, choose a thumbs up if the statement describes you, or choose a thumbs down if the statement does not describe you.

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I like to do puzzles.

Down No Up Yes

I like to work on cars.

Down No Up Yes

I like to attend concerts, theaters or art exhibits.

Down No Up Yes

I like to work in teams.

Down No Up Yes

I like to organize things like files, offices or activities.

Down No Up Yes

I like to set goals for myself.

Down No Up Yes

I like to build things.

Down No Up Yes

I like to read fiction, poetry or plays.

Down No Up Yes

I like to have clear instructions to follow.

Down No Up Yes

I like to influence or persuade people.

Down No Up Yes

I like to do experiments.

Down No Up Yes

I like to teach or train people.

Down No Up Yes

I like to help people solve their problems.

Down No Up Yes

I like to take care of animals.

Down No Up Yes

I like to have my day structured.

Down No Up Yes

I like to sell things.

Down No Up Yes

I like to do creative writing.

Down No Up Yes

I like to work on science projects.

Down No Up Yes

I like to take on new responsibilities.

Down No Up Yes

I like to heal people.

Down No Up Yes

I like to figure out how things work.

Down No Up Yes

I like to put things together or assemble models.

Down No Up Yes

I like to be creative.

Down No Up Yes

I like to pay attention to details.

Down No Up Yes

I like to do filing or typing.

Down No Up Yes

I like to learn about other cultures.

Down No Up Yes

I like to analyze things like problems, situations or trends.

Down No Up Yes

I like to play instruments or sing.

Down No Up Yes

I like to dream about starting my own business.

Down No Up Yes

I like to cook.

Down No Up Yes

I like to act in plays.

Down No Up Yes

I like to think things through before making decisions.

Down No Up Yes

I like to work with numbers or charts.

Down No Up Yes

I like to have discussions about issues like politics or current events.

Down No Up Yes

I like to keep records of my work.

Down No Up Yes

I like to be a leader.

Down No Up Yes

I like to work outdoors.

Down No Up Yes

I like to work in an office.

Down No Up Yes

I like to work on math problems.

Down No Up Yes

I like to help people.

Down No Up Yes

I like to draw.

Down No Up Yes

I like to give speeches.

Down No Up Yes

Results

Category Total
R (Realistic) ?
I (Investigative) ?
A (Artistic) ?
S (Social) ?
E (Enterprising) ?
C (Conventional) ?

What Does Each Holland Interest Type Mean?

Read the descriptions to see how well your top three types match your personality and interests. You can find careers that match your top interests at O*NET.

R - Realistic people are DOERS.

  • Personality traits: You are practical, reserved, curious, and persistent. You are good at solving problems. You prefer to work with things like machines, tools, and greenery.
  • Hobbies and career interests: You like to work with your hands to build or fix things. You like to play sports and be physically active. You prefer outdoor activities. You are good at electronics, mechanics, engineering, lab work, farming, or carpentry work.

I - Investigative people are THINKERS.

  • Personality traits: You are curious, observant, and analytical. You're like to work independently rather than on a team.
  • Hobbies and career interests: You are good at math or science. You may enjoy analyzing data. You like to solve puzzles and figure out difficult problems. You enjoy reading, investigating and research, or using scientific or computer equipment.

A - Artistic people are CREATORS.

  • Personality traits: You are intuitive, sensitive, and imaginative. You prefer to work in unstructured situations. You like to work where you can use your creativity and come up with new ideas.
  • Hobbies and career interests: You enjoy performing or creating visual arts. You might like to go to museums. You may like to attend concerts or plays. You might enjoy fashion, creative writing, drawing, and creating new things in a variety of settings.

S - Social people are HELPERS.

  • Personality traits: You are friendly, empathetic, cooperative, and responsible. You like to work directly with people rather than things. You prefer to work as part of a team and sometimes lead or coordinate activities.
  • Hobbies and career interests: You enjoy teaching, counseling, or curing others. You might be a good public speaker or trainer. You may like playing team sports. You like to work with children, the elderly, people with special needs, or diverse populations.

E - Enterprising people are PERSUADERS.

  • Personality traits: You are enthusiastic, assertive, adventurous, and talkative. You like to start new projects and make decisions that affect others. You like to work with other people and often prefer to be in leadership positions.
  • Hobbies and career interests: You enjoy influencing, persuading, and performing. You are good at selling things, promoting ideas, and managing people. You may enjoy starting your own business or running for political office.

C - Conventional people are ORGANIZERS.

  • Personality traits: You are respectful, orderly, persistent, and practical. You like working with numbers and are good at following instructions. You like working in structured situations with set goals and deadlines.
  • Hobbies and career interests: You are detail-oriented and enjoy working with data. You are good at following budgets and creating reports. You like to make sure that systems and projects work efficiently and effectively.

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