What sparks you?

Print this page and fill out the following short survey. Add the totals and then follow some of the links, below.

Which of these do you like best?
(Rate each interest from 1-5, with 1 being least appealing and 5 being most appealing.)

  1. [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] – Creativity in what you do
  2. [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] – Figuring out problems
  3. [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] – Following a strong leader
  4. [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] – Helping and being of service to people
  5. [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] – Making decisions
  6. [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] – Persuading and leading people
  7. [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] – Real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery
  8. [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] – Searching for facts
  9. [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] – Teaching and coaching
  10. [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] – Work that can be done without following a set of rules
  11. [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] – Working with plants and animals
  12. [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] – Working with clear rules

Now, add up the totals for each of these questions:

  • Questions 1 + 10 = [__] Artistic (A)
  • Questions 3 + 12 = [__] Conventional (C)
  • Questions 5 + 6 = [__] Enterprising (E)
  • Questions 2 + 8 = [__] Investigative (I)
  • Questions 7 + 11 = [__] Realistic (R)
  • Questions 4 + 9 = [__] Social (S)

Write down the letter of your highest interest theme, then second, then third.

[__] [__] [__]

Now you have a general idea of the kinds of work that could spark you. Click on your interests, below, to get a list of jobs match to those interests.

A: Are you a Creator?  (Holland: “Artistic” occupations)

People with Artistic interests like activities that deal with the artistic side of things, such as acting, music, art, and design.

C: Are you an Organizer? (Holland: “Conventional” occupations)

People with Conventional interests like activities that follow set procedures and routines. They prefer working with information and paying attention to details rather than working with ideas.

E: Are you a Persuader? (Holland: “Enterprising” occupations)

People with Enterprising interests like activities that have to do with starting up and carrying out business projects. These people like taking action rather than thinking about things.

I: Are you a Thinker? (Holland: “Investigative” occupations)

People with Investigative interests like activities that have to do with ideas and thinking rather than physical activity or leading people.

R: Are you a Doer? (Holland: “Realistic” occupations)

People with Realistic interests like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and answers. Often people with Realistic interests do not like careers that involve paperwork or working closely with others.

S: Are you a Helper? (Holland: “Social” occupations)

People with Social interests like doing activities with others to help them learn and grow. They like working with people more than working with objects, machines, or information.

Source: ONet Interest Profiler

If you want to spend more time getting a better understanding of your interest themes, go to MyNextMove.org, and click on “Tell us what you like to do.” If you spend 10 minutes rating the things you like to do, you’ll get an even better interest code.