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
The three RIASEC interests that describe your work preferences, in order of strength
📈All six interest scores
Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional, every one scored rather than only the top three
💼Matched O*NET occupations
Real occupations tied to your code in the U.S. Department of Labor's own occupational database
Sample Result
🔬 Research & Sources
The Interest Profiler is the U.S. Department of Labor's own instrument, and this is its 60-item Short Form used verbatim. The design difference matters: the items are work activities — things you would actually do — rather than abstract statements about what you are like, 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. Interest Profiler (IP) by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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 25 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 one of the most validated career assessment tools, used by career counselors worldwide. Research shows strong correlation between Holland Code and 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.