Career orientation
Career interest test
A free test based on the RIASEC interest model. It shows your three leading interest types, the fields of study that suit them and universities in our catalogue.
Before you start
- There are no right answers. Mark what interests you now, even if you can't do it yet.
- Answer quickly: your first reaction is usually the most accurate.
- Your answers are saved in this browser. Close the tab and you will pick up where you left off.
The six interest types
The psychologist John Holland described six types of interests. Everyone has something of several, and usually two or three stand out.
Doer
Hands-on, machines, outdoors
You prefer work with a result you can touch: building, assembling, repairing, growing. Practical tasks with a clear outcome suit you.
Thinker
Understanding how things work
You like getting to the cause of things and testing ideas against facts. Fields with plenty of analysis, experiments and precise data suit you.
Creator
Inventing and expressing ideas
You want to make things of your own, your own way: in words, images or sound. Fields that value imagination and personal style suit you.
Helper
Teaching, supporting, caring
You like working with people and seeing them do better. Fields where the main result of your work shows in other people's lives suit you.
Persuader
Convincing, leading, launching
You like leading, negotiating and turning ideas into action. Fields linked to management, business and negotiation suit you.
Organiser
Order, numbers, accuracy
You are comfortable where there is order and clear rules, and you notice mistakes others miss. Fields where numbers, documents and accuracy matter suit you.
A pointer, not a diagnosis
The test helps narrow down the fields worth considering. It does not measure ability or replace a psychologist: interests change, and the choice also depends on grades, budget and country. It is based on the public RIASEC interest model by the psychologist John Holland; the statements are our own.