Which Career Pathway is right for you?

THE RIASEC TEST

Follow these easy steps to see where your interests are.

  Read each statement. If you agree with the statement, select the checkbox. There are no wrong answers!

1. I like to work on cars          
2. I like to do puzzles          
3. I am good at working
independently
         
4. I like to work in teams          
5. I am an ambitious person,
I set goals for myself
         
6. I like to organize things,
(files, desks/offices)
         
7. I like to build things          
8. I like to read about art
and music
         
9. I like to have clear
instructions to follow
         
10. I like to try to influence
  or persuade people
         
11. I like to do experiments          
12. I like to teach or train people          
13. I like trying to help people
  solve their problems
         
14. I like to take care of animals          
15. I wouldn't mind working 8
  hours per day in an office
         
16. I like selling things          
17. I enjoy creative writing          
18. I enjoy science          
19. I am quick to take on new
  responsibilities
         
20. I am interested in healing
  people
         
21. I enjoy trying to figure out
  how things work
         
             
             
  R I A S E C
22. I like putting things together
  or assembling things
         
23. I am a creative person          
24. I pay attention to details          
25. I like to do filing or typing          
26. I like to analyze things
  (problems/situations)
         
27. I like to play instruments
  or sing
         
28. I enjoy learning about
  other cultures
         
29. I would like to start my
  own business
         
30. I like to cook          
31. I like acting in plays          
32. I am a practical person          
33. I like working with numbers
  or charts
         
34. I like to get into discussions
  about issues
         
35. I am good at keeping records
  of my work
         
36. I like to lead          
37. I like working outdoors          
38. I would like to work in
  an office
         
39. I'm good at math          
40. I like helping people          
41. I like to draw          
42. I like to give speeches          
             
             
  R I A S E C
0 0 0 0 0 0
R I A S E C

  If you read all the questions and selected the checkboxes that you agree with, click the button to view your results. 

Which Career Pathway is right for you?

RESULTS OF THE RIASEC TEST

Your grand total scores from above has been transfered into the appropriate columns below.

R= RealisticTotal:
I= InvestigativeTotal:
A= ArtisticTotal:
S= SocialTotal:
E= EnterprisingTotal:
C= ConventionalTotal:

My Interest Code

NOTE: The letters with the highest
scores are your Interest Code.

R = Realistic

These people are often good at mechanical or athletic jobs. Good career options for Realistic people are...

  • Agriculture
  • Health Assistant
  • Computers
  • Construction
  • Mechanic/Machinist
  • Engineering
  • Food and Hospitality

Related Pathways

  • Arts, Creative Media, and Communication
  • Information Technology
  • Health Sciences and Human Services
  • Industrial and Engineering Technology
  • Agriculture, Food Innovation, and Natural Resources

S = Social

These people like to work with other people, rather than things. Good career options for Social people are...

  • Counseling
  • Nursing
  • Physical Therapy
  • Travel
  • Advertising
  • Public Relations
  • Education

Related Pathways

  • Health Sciences and Human Services
  • Education
  • Law, Government, and Public Safety
  • Culinary, Hospitality, and Tourism

I = Investigative

These people like to watch, learn, analyze and solve problems. Good career options for Investigative people are...

  • Marine Biology
  • Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Zoology
  • Medicine/Surgery
  • Consumer Economics
  • Psychology

Related Pathways

  • Business
  • Health Sciences and Human Services
  • Industrial and Engineering Technology
  • Law, Government, and Public Safety

E = Enterprising

These people like to work with others and enjoy persuading and performing. Good career options career options for Enterprising people are...

  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Real Estate
  • Marketing/Sales
  • Law
  • Political Science
  • International Trade
  • Banking/Finance

Related Pathways

  • Arts, Creative Media, and Communication
  • Business
  • Law, Government, and Public Safety

A = Artistic

These people like to work in unstructured situations where they can use their creativity. Good career options for Artistic people are...

  • Communications
  • Cosmetology
  • Fine and Performing Arts
  • Photography
  • Radio and TV
  • Interior Design
  • Architecture

Related Pathways

  • Arts, Creative Media, and Communication
  • Law, Government, and Public Safety

C = Conventional

These people are very detail oriented,organized and like to work with data. Good career options for Conventional people are...

  • Accounting
  • Court Reporting
  • Insurance
  • Administration
  • Medical Records
  • Banking
  • Data Processing

Related Pathways

  • Business
  • Health Sciences and Human Services
  • Industrial and Engineering Technology

This online version of the RIASEC Test was created by UHCC Marketing & Communications
Office of the Vice President for Community Colleges - http://uhcc.hawaii.edu