Self-Assessment: Identifying Interests

Below are 36 different traits. Select the ten that sound most like you. The three Holland Code categories that are represented by those traits you select will be shown to you. Please remember that this exercise is merely an illustration of how the Holland Code works and how it can be used to find relationship between individual interests and those found in different academic programs or careers.

For actual assessments, discuss with an academic advisor, a career counselor, or psychologist at a nearby campus the possibility of using the computer program Discover, or taking either the Self-Directed Search, or the Strong Inventory.

Record the top three values you have chosen in Putting it Together.

You would describe yourself as someone who:

Realistic:
likes to build or repair things
likes to create things with their hands
likes activities requiring motor coordination and skill
is practical minded
likes to work outdoors
likes to work with tools and machinery

Investigative:
likes to solve mathematical problems and games such as chess
prefers working with ideas as to working with people
is rational and independent
curious, tries to understand physical world
is challenged by theoretical problems
Is original and creative especially in scientific areas

Artistic:
likes self-expression
is creative in artistic media (writing, music, art)
like to work alone
does not like structure
can be considered as unconventional
has a need for individual expression

Social:
is concerned for the welfare of others
is responsible
expresses self-well
is sociable
likes intense relationships with others
solves problems by discussing them with others

Enterprising:
is enthusiastic
likes leadership roles
is adventurous and energetic
has facility with words, likes to persuade others to a viewpoint
is self-confident
likes to work in expensive settings

Conventional:
dislikes work requiring physical skills
is dependable, good self-control
likes to know what is expected of them
does not mind rules and regulations
does not seek leadership roles
likes well defined tasks