The six RIASEC interest types

Psychologist John Holland found that both people and work environments can be described by six interest themes. Your top three — your "Holland Code" — point toward the work you're most likely to find satisfying.

Realistic

· The Doers

You like hands-on, practical work with tools, machines, plants, or animals — real things and tangible results, often outdoors or with your hands.

Investigative

· The Thinkers

You like ideas, analysis, and solving complex problems — observing, researching, and understanding how and why things work.

Artistic

· The Creators

You like self-expression, originality, and creativity — work that is unstructured and lets you make something new with words, images, sound, or performance.

Social

· The Helpers

You like working with and for people — teaching, advising, healing, and helping others grow and feel supported.

Enterprising

· The Persuaders

You like leading, persuading, and starting things — selling ideas, managing people, taking risks, and driving toward goals.

Conventional

· The Organizers

You like order, accuracy, and clear procedures — organizing data, keeping records, and working systematically with numbers and details.

About this test

This is the O*NET Interest Profiler Short Form (60 items), built by the National Center for O*NET Development for the U.S. Department of Labor and released under a Creative Commons license. It implements Holland's RIASEC model and links your results to O*NET's database of 900+ occupations, so you can move from "what interests me" straight to "what could I do."