5 minutes
Any individual over the age of 16 who is interested in exploring their career interests and aptitude can take the RIASEC test.
Realistic
Participate in athlete competitions
Work effectively with your hands
Know how to handle detailed work
Figure out how machines work, like phones or car engines
Use tools to fix broken objects
Build models from kits, like K'nex or Legos
Investigative
Analyze reports and draw conclusions from them
Learn new information and be energized by it
Research topics on your own that you find interesting
Study subjects that you enjoy to become an expert in them
Work independently to solve complicated problems (like math puzzles)
Prefer sciencerelated subjects
Artistic
Create objects: paintings, sculptures, jewelry, songs, dances, clothing
Use your imagination freely
Play and perform musical instrument
Write creative stories
Design posters and look for projects that involve art
Sing in a band or chorus or sing on your own time
Social
Work with groups of people on a project
Give emotional support to a friend in need
Volunteer in school and community projects
Provide advice to a friend on how to solve a problem
Teach a friend how to do something new
Plan parties and activities
Enterprising
Organize and manage school and outside activities
Lead others in group projects
Convince your friends to change their minds
Approach new tasks with selfconfidence
Successfully sell things to people
Serve as a club president
Conventional
Finish your school projects in an organized manner
Follow directions thoroughly to accomplish your goal
Follow rules and procedures when working on projects
Complete each step when doing a project and move to the next step in order
Develop an organized way to complete a project
Organize things in your locker, desk and when starting homework