What is a Holland Code?

A Holland Code is a three-letter code (like SEC or IRC) made of your three highest scoring domains. It is widely used in career counselling to explore aligned career clusters, settings, and skills.

How do interests differ from personality?

Interests describe what you enjoy doing, what draws your attention, and what environments you prefer. Personality describes how you think, behave, and react. Both are important, but interests are specifically tuned to career alignment.

Are my results saved?

No. All scoring calculations occur locally in your browser. None of your response data is stored on a server.

Career

RIASEC Career Interest Assessment

Discover your behavioral traits with this free, research-based questionnaire. Answer honestly — there are no right or wrong answers. Your results are calculated on your device and never shared.

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Estimated Time

6 min

Questions

36 items

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Scientific Background

The RIASEC model of vocational choice (often called the Holland Codes) was developed by psychologist John L. Holland. It asserts that career satisfaction and success are highest when a person's vocational interests match the characteristics of their work environment. The framework classifies people and work environments into six distinct categories: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional.

Editorial Methodology & E-E-A-T Verification

Last Updated: August 16, 2026

Written by:

Marcus Vance (Senior Organizational Psychologist)

Reviewed & Verified by:

Dr. Elena Rostova (PhD in Positive Psychology & Behavioral Science)

Methodology & Calculation:

Based on John Holland's vocational interest framework, matching candidate traits to Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional archetypes.

Transparent Limitations:

Measures interests and values, not underlying aptitude, skills, or intelligence levels.

Key Academic References:

Holland, J. L. (1997). Making Vocational Choices: A Theory of Vocational Personalities and Work Environments. Psychological Assessment Resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Holland Code?: A Holland Code is a three-letter code (like SEC or IRC) made of your three highest scoring domains. It is widely used in career counselling to explore aligned career clusters, settings, and skills.
How do interests differ from personality?: Interests describe what you enjoy doing, what draws your attention, and what environments you prefer. Personality describes how you think, behave, and react. Both are important, but interests are specifically tuned to career alignment.
Are my results saved?: No. All scoring calculations occur locally in your browser. None of your response data is stored on a server.

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