Follow these easy steps to see where your interests are.
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
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
Which Career Pathway is right for you?
R = Realistic Total: _____
I = Investigative Total: _____
A = Artistic Total: _____
S = Social Total: _____
E = Enterprising Total: _____
C = Conventional Total: _____
THE RIASEC TEST
Turn the page to
see what this
means!
R I A S E C
R I A S E C
R I A S E C
Grand Total
Add up the number of filled in circles in each column
and then add the two columns together for a grand total.
Using your grand total scores from above, transfer the
scores for each letter into the appropriate column below.
Read each statement. If you agree with the statement, fill in the circle. There are no wrong answers!
Take the three letters with the highest scores and
record them under “My Interest Code”.
____ ____ ____
MY INTEREST CODE
Total Total
Which Career Pathway is right for you?
RESULTS OF THE RIASEC TEST
Related Pathways
Natural Resources
Health Services
Industrial and Engineering
Technology
Arts and Communication
Related Pathways
Health Services
Business
Public and Human Services
Industrial and Engineering
Technology
Related Pathways
Public and Human Services
Arts and Communication
Related Pathways
Health Services
Public and Human Services
Related Pathways
Business
Public and Human Services
Arts and Communication
Related Pathways
Health Services
Business
Industrial and Engineering
Technology
R = Realistic
These people are often good at mechanical or athletic
jobs. Good college majors for Realistic people are…
• Agriculture
• Health Assistant
• Computers
• Construction
• Mechanic/Machinist
• Engineering
• Food and Hospitality
I = Investigative
These people like to watch, learn, analyze and solve
problems. Good college majors for Investigative
people are…
• Marine Biology
• Engineering
• Chemistry
• Zoology
• Medicine/Surgery
• Consumer Economics
• Psychology
A = Artistic
These people like to work in unstructured situations
where they can use their creativity. Good majors for
Artistic people are…
• Communications
• Cosmetology
• Fine and Performing Arts
• Photography
• Radio and TV
• Interior Design
• Architecture
S = Social
These people like to work with other people,
rather than things. Good college majors for
Social people are…
• Counseling
• Nursing
• Physical Therapy
• Travel
• Advertising
• Public Relations
• Education
E = Enterprising
These people like to work with others and enjoy
persuading and and performing. Good college majors
for Enterprising people are:
• Fashion Merchandising
• Real Estate
• Marketing/Sales
• Law
• Political Science
• International Trade
• Banking/Finance
C = Conventional
These people are very detail oriented,organized
and like to work with data. Good college majors
for Conventional people are…
• Accounting
• Court Reporting
• Insurance
• Administration
• Medical Records
• Banking
• Data Processing
