Holland Codes (RIASEC) Test

In about 8 minutes, learn which work styles and environments fit you best. Get a clear RIASEC profile to guide career choices and cut down on trial and error.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

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5/14

Conventional: C (CC)

Measures preference for structured, routine tasks, orderliness, and working with rules or numerical/administrative information.

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0 – 4: Low | 5 – 9: Moderate | 10 – 14: High

A score of 5 indicates a moderate conventional orientation, suggesting some comfort with structured routines and organized work without a strong need for strict order in all tasks.

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8/14

Enterprising (E) (E)

Measures preference for leadership, initiative, persuasion, and goal-oriented management activities over routine tasks.

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0 – 4: Low | 5 – 9: Moderate | 10 – 14: High

A score of 8 indicates a moderate enterprising orientation, suggesting you often enjoy taking initiative and influencing outcomes without this being your dominant style in all situations.

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7/14

Social (S) (S)

Measures preference for people-oriented activities involving communication, teaching, mentoring, and helping others.

Lower social orientation

Moderate social orientation

High social orientation

0 – 4: Lower social orientation | 5 – 9: Moderate social orientation | 10 – 14: High social orientation

A score of 7 indicates a moderate tendency toward social, collaborative roles that involve supporting, teaching, or guiding others.

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8/14

Artistic (A) (A)

Measures the strength of your preference for creative self-expression, originality, and intuitive, imaginative work styles.

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0 – 4: Low | 5 – 9: Moderate | 10 – 14: High

A score of 8 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable interest in creative and independent approaches while still being able to tolerate some structure when needed.

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3/14

Investigative (I) (I)

Measures preference for analytical, independent, research-oriented problem solving and interest in theoretical or scientific work.

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0 – 4: Low | 5 – 9: Moderate | 10 – 14: High

A score of 3 falls in the Low range, suggesting a relatively weaker pull toward investigative, theory-focused activities compared with other interest areas.

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3/14

Realistic (R) (R)

Measures preference for practical, hands-on activities involving tools, machines, and concrete tasks.

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0 – 4: Low | 5 – 9: Moderate | 10 – 14: High

A score of 3 falls in the Low range, suggesting a weaker inclination toward hands-on, technical, tool-oriented work compared with other activity types.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

High school and college students

41%OF USERS

They take it to choose a major or first career direction when interests feel scattered and options are overwhelming.

Career changers and returners

34%OF USERS

They use it to clarify what kind of work fits them before switching fields or returning to work after a long break.

Employees seeking growth

25%OF USERS

They take it to understand strengths and preferred work style to plan training, roles, or a path toward leadership or specialization.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Traditional: C (TC)

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9.2

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Enterprising: E (EE)

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4.6

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Social: S (SS)

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10.2

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Artistic: A (AA)

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6.4

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Research: I (RI)

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7.6

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Realistic: R (RR)

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

You will be presented with 42 pairs of occupations. For each pair, select the one option you prefer and that fits you best—not in terms of prestige, but in terms of the work content and your attitude toward the tasks involved. Determine whether you could perform this type of work successfully and whether you would want to do it.

- Assistant principal for extracurricular activities
- Entrepreneur
- Notary
- Scientific journal editor
- Dog handler
- Directory assistance telephone operator

These are 3 of the 42 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Holland Codes (RIASEC) Test - Symptoms and Signs

the riasec model

professional type

career guidance

personality type

This measure is a brief career-interest inventory based on the RIASEC framework. Holland Codes (RIASEC) is used to summarize patterns of vocational interests across six domains commonly described as Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional.

The instrument consists of 42 items and typically takes about 8 minutes to complete. Responses are used to generate a profile that can support career exploration, educational planning, or vocational counseling by identifying interest areas and discussing fit with work environments. The underlying model is attributed to J. L. Holland, and results should be interpreted in context with the individual’s goals, history, and other assessment information; Holland Codes (RIASEC) is not a standalone diagnostic tool.

Author: J. L. Holland

Literature: Brown, D., & Brooks, L. Career choice and development. Jossey-Bass. 1990.; John, O. P., Robins, R. W., & Pervin, L. A. Handbook of personality: Theory and research. Guilford Press. 2008.; Super, D. E. A life-span, life-space approach to career development. Journal of Vocational Behavior. 1980.