RIASEC
WHAT IS RIASEC?
RIASEC codes are based on John Holland’s theory that careers can be divided into six different categories: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. Usually, you are a combination of two or three. To get your personal code, you need to complete a test done by an educational psychologist. HOWEVER, we have a simple one you can do...
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Realistic [R]: A realistic person prefers concrete tasks. He or she likes working alone or with other real people. Some of the careers included in this category are engineer, plumber, audio and video equipment technician, chemist, dentist, furniture finisher, and mechanic.
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Investigative [I]: Someone who is investigative likes to use his or her abstract or analytical skills to figure things out. He or she is a "thinker" who strives to complete tasks and often prefers to do so independently. These are a few investigative occupations: sociologist, scientist, psychologist, and economist.
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Artistic [A]: The artistic members of our society like to create things and they are imaginative. Artistic occupations include creative writer, performing artist(including actor, singer, and dancer), photographer, and fashion designer.
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Social [S]: A social person prefers interacting with people. He or she tends to be concerned with social problems and wants to help others. Here are some social occupations: nurse, social worker, occupational therapist assistant or aide, teacher etc.
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Enterprising [E]: Those who are enterprising lean toward leadership roles. They are willing to take on challenges and are extroverted. They can be aggressive as well. Enterprising occupations include restaurant host or hostess, retail salesperson, lawyer, chief executive, chef, and wholesale or retail buyer.
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Conventional [C]: Someone who is conventional prefers structured tasks and tending to details. He or she is often conservative. These are some conventional occupations: accountant, bookkeeper, actuary, cost estimator, human resources assistant, and loan officer.