Happy Career Trails Begin With Your Interests

Happy Career Trails Begin With Your Interests
11/7/2008

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How to Create a List of Occupations Matching Your Profile

Note to the Workforce Development Professional

What Interest Profile Fits You?

Interest information can start you on the trail of a career where you look forward to work each day. �Think about your interests. �Do you have hobbies or activities that you do to the point of losing track of time? What kinds of activities are they? �Did you know that you could investigate the kinds of jobs that may use your interests? �Once you identify your interests, LaborMarketInfo can provide a list of occupations that may be just the job for you.

According to interest research, there are six vocational personality types, commonly referred to by the acronym R�I�A�S�E�C. �Profiles of these six interest profiles are presented below. �Which profile fits your interests best?

Image of the RIASEC Interest Profiles

REALISTIC OCCUPATIONS involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. �They often deal with plants, animals, and materials like wood, tools, and machinery. �Many of the occupations require working outside and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

INVESTIGATIVE OCCUPATIONS involve working with ideas and require an extensive amount of thinking. �These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

ARTISTIC OCCUPATIONS involve working with forms, designs, and patterns. �They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

SOCIAL OCCUPATIONS involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. �These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

ENTERPRISING OCCUPATIONS involve starting up and carrying out projects. �These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. �Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

CONVENTIONAL OCCUPATIONS involve following set procedures and routines. �These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

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