Holland Code Career Interest Test (RIASEC)
42 items mapping interests to six career types
Hollands six-type career interest assessment. 42 items.
What work fits you?
The Holland Code (RIASEC) model matches personality types to career environments. John Holland proposed that both people and work environments can be classified into six types — and that people are happiest and most successful when their type matches their environment.
The six types
- Realistic — practical, hands-on, mechanical interests
- Investigative — analytical, intellectual, scientific
- Artistic — creative, expressive, original
- Social — helpful, caring, people-oriented
- Enterprising — ambitious, persuasive, leadership-oriented
- Conventional — organized, detail-oriented, structured
How it works
Your Holland Code is typically your top two or three letters (e.g., SIA, ECR). The test identifies your dominant types and suggests careers that match.
About this model
John Holland developed his theory in the 1950s, and career counselors have relied on it ever since. The RIASEC model is the foundation of the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET career exploration tools.
Research shows that person-environment congruence (matching your type to your work) predicts job satisfaction, performance, and retention.
Use it as a starting point for career exploration. It's most useful when combined with other information about your skills, values, and interests.
Result Interpretation
After completing the 42 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:
- Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
- Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
- Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available
All results are displayed on screen. No account or login needed.