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RIASEC scores (maximum 50 per area):

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What the areas mean

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Higher numbers show stronger interest in that kind of work activity. Use your top areas to explore matching occupations on My Next Move.

Your Responses
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RIASEC theory classifies vocational interests into six areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional. Each area reflects the activities you naturally enjoy and excel at, forming a profile that guides career exploration.

This tool shows you sixty everyday work activities, ten per area. You rate each one on a five-point scale from Strongly Dislike to Strongly Like. Your ratings are converted into six summed scores and displayed as a ranked list and comparative bar chart.

Students, career-changers and counsellors can finish the inventory in minutes to spark focused discussion about suitable occupations or study paths. The questionnaire measures interests, not skills, and should inform—not replace—professional guidance. Results do not constitute a clinical diagnosis.

Technical Details:

John L. Holland’s RIASEC model proposes that occupational environments and personal interests align along six dimensions. The assessment assigns ten activities to each dimension and sums the user’s preference ratings to indicate relative attraction toward each domain.

Sarea= ∑i=110 Ri

where Ri is the user’s 1–5 rating for each activity in that area.

Score BandInterest Strength
0 – 24Low
25 – 34Moderate
35 – 50High

Higher bands suggest stronger motivation for activities typical of that area. Compare scores across areas rather than treating them as absolute ability measures.

  • Rating – integer 1–5 chosen for each activity.
  • Area – one of R, I, A, S, E, C.
  • Total Score – sum of ten ratings per area (0–50).
A user rates seven Realistic items “Like” (4) and three “Unsure” (3). Score = (7 × 4) + (3 × 3) = 37, classed as High.
  • Assumes preferences are stable over short periods.
  • Does not measure competence or labour-market demand.
  • Ten items per area provide only moderate reliability.
  • Self-reported ratings may be influenced by social desirability.
  • Incomplete responses yield undefined scores.
  • Uniform ratings (all 3s) flatten profile usefulness.
  • Bimodal patterns can obscure a true primary area.
  • Translations may shift perceived activity meaning.

Validated in U.S. Department of Labor studies of the O*NET Interest Profiler Short Form (Rounds & Mazzeo, 1999; Kong, 2019). Subsequent research supports its construct validity across cultures.

No sensitive data are transmitted; processing occurs entirely in the browser, aligning with GDPR principles.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Follow these steps to reveal your strongest interest areas.

  1. Select Start Assessment.
  2. Read each activity and choose a rating that matches your feeling.
  3. Continue until the progress bar shows 100 %.
  4. Review the ranked badges and bar chart summarising your profile.
  5. Use your top areas to explore occupations in career databases.

FAQ:

How long does it take?

Most users finish within five to seven minutes, though careful reflection may extend the time.

Is my data stored?

Your ratings never leave the browser; closing the tab removes them unless you bookmark the encoded URL.

Can I retake the inventory?

Yes. Refresh the page to clear previous ratings and start a new profile.

What if two areas tie?

Explore occupations related to both areas; many roles integrate overlapping interest dimensions.

Are results the same as aptitude?

No. The inventory gauges what you enjoy, not necessarily what you are skilled at or trained for.

Glossary:

RIASEC
Six-letter model describing vocational interests.
Interest Profile
Relative ranking of your six area scores.
Summed Score
Total of ten ratings within one area.
Rating Scale
Five-point preference scale from dislike to like.
Band
Category describing interest strength (low, moderate, high).

No data is transmitted or stored server-side.