O*NET Interest Profiler
The three RIASEC interests that describe your work preferences, in order of strength. Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional, every one scored rather than only the top three. Real occupations tied to your code in the U.S. Department of Labor's own occupational database.
What You'll Discover
Your three-letter Holland Code
Your three-letter Holland CodeThe three RIASEC interests that describe your work preferences, in order of strength
All six interest scores
All six interest scoresRealistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional, every one scored rather than only the top three
Matched O*NET occupations
Matched O*NET occupationsReal occupations tied to your code in the U.S. Department of Labor's own occupational database
Sample Result
🔬 Research & Sources
This is a 60-item Holland-themes interest inventory drawn from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET Interest Profiler materials. 28 of the items are worded exactly as in the current Short Form; the rest are JobCannon wordings or items of the earlier Long Form, so it is not the Department's published 60-item form and the Department has not approved or endorsed it. The items are work activities — things you would actually do — which is why the result maps straight onto O*NET, the Department of Labor's occupational database, and returns occupations rather than adjectives. Your answers sort into Holland's six RIASEC types and produce a three-letter code. O*NET® is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RIASEC career test?
RIASEC (Holland Code) is a career interest assessment measuring six personality types: Realistic (hands-on, mechanical), Investigative (analytical, scientific), Artistic (creative, expressive), Social (helping, teaching), Enterprising (leading, persuading), and Conventional (organized, detail-oriented). Developed by psychologist John Holland in the 1950s.
How long does the O*NET Interest Profiler take?
The O*NET Interest Profiler has 60 questions and takes about 4 minutes. You'll get your Holland Code (e.g., SAE, RIC) and a list of careers matching your top interests.
How accurate is RIASEC for career choice?
RIASEC is a well-established career assessment tool, used by career counselors worldwide. Research suggests that a good fit between your interests and your work is associated with higher job satisfaction. It's most effective when combined with skills assessments and personality tests (like Big Five or MBTI).
What does a Holland Code like 'SAE' mean?
Your Holland Code ranks your top 3 RIASEC types in order. For example, 'SAE' means Social (primary), Artistic (secondary), Enterprising (tertiary). This indicates you're drawn to careers involving helping people (Social), creative expression (Artistic), and leadership (Enterprising)—like nonprofit director or creative agency leader.
Is the RIASEC test free?
Yes, our RIASEC assessment is free with instant results. You receive your full Holland Code, a ranked list of matching careers, and insights into your interest profile . Results are stored in your browser; create an account if you want them on every device.
RIASEC vs Big Five — how are they different?
RIASEC measures career interests (what activities you enjoy), while Big Five measures personality traits (how you think and behave). They complement each other: RIASEC tells you which careers to explore, Big Five predicts how you'll perform in those careers. Taking both gives the most complete career guidance.