Self–Other, Career–Work Test

In 10 minutes, learn what drives a teen most self, people, career goals, or mastery. With just 4 questions, it gives clear direction for career planning and growth.

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5/12

Work (W)

Measures professional orientation and motivation to achieve success and self-fulfillment through work.

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Moderate

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0 – 4: Low | 5 – 8: Moderate | 9 – 12: High

A score of 5 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced but not dominant focus on career achievement and professional self-realization.

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7/12

Other (O)

Measures how strongly a person’s attention and energy are directed toward other people’s needs and well-being.

Low focus on others

Balanced focus

High focus on others

0 – 4: Low focus on others | 5 – 8: Balanced focus | 9 – 12: High focus on others

A score of 7 falls in the Balanced focus range, suggesting a generally considerate orientation toward others while still keeping personal priorities in view.

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7/12

Career (C)

This scale measures how strongly a person is oriented toward professional advancement, achievement, and financial success.

Low career focus

Moderate career focus

High career focus

0 – 4: Low career focus | 5 – 8: Moderate career focus | 9 – 12: High career focus

A score of 7 indicates a moderate focus on career growth, suggesting achievement and material goals matter, but are not the sole driver of choices.

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5/12

Self (S)

Measures how strongly a person’s attention is directed toward their own interests, calmness, and personal well-being.

Low self-focus

Moderate self-focus

High self-focus

0 – 4: Low self-focus | 5 – 8: Moderate self-focus | 9 – 12: High self-focus

A score of 5 indicates a moderate focus on personal needs and comfort, suggesting a balanced level of self-attention.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Undecided high school students

41%OF USERS

Teenagers who are choosing a study track or future profession and want to understand what motivates them most.

Career guidance groups

34%OF USERS

Students taking school or community career guidance sessions who need a quick, clear orientation profile to discuss next steps.

Parents supporting a choice

25%OF USERS

Parents who want a simple way to see whether their teen is more focused on self, people, career growth, or mastering a task.

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Matter (M)

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Another (A)

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Career (C)

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I (I)

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this test measure?

It identifies which area receives the most attention: self-focus, focus on others, career advancement, or task mastery. Results describe a dominant orientation and secondary tendencies.

Who is the test intended for?

It is designed for teenagers who are exploring career direction and motivation. It can also be used in career guidance settings that require a quick screening measure.

How long does it take and how many questions are included?

Typical completion time is about 10 minutes. The questionnaire contains 4 items.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best reflects usual preferences and reactions, not an idealized answer. Respond based on the first accurate impression.

How should the results be used?

Use results to guide discussion of development goals and to narrow career fields that match the dominant orientation. Results are informational and should be considered alongside interests, abilities, and educational requirements.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Self–Other, Career–Work Test - Symptoms and Signs

personality orientation

This brief measure is designed to support career guidance by clarifying whether an individual’s attention is oriented primarily toward self, other people, career advancement, or task mastery. Self-Other, Career-Work provides a structured way to consider these preference patterns in a time-efficient format.

The instrument includes 4 items and typically requires about 10 minutes to complete. Authors: John L. Holland. Results are intended to inform discussion and planning in educational or vocational settings by highlighting predominant motivational focus areas; Self-Other, Career-Work should be interpreted in context alongside other relevant clinical and developmental information.

Author: John L. Holland

Literature: Savickas, M. L. Career construction theory and practice. In S. D. Brown & R. W. Lent (Eds.), Career development and counseling: Putting theory and research to work. John Wiley & Sons. 2005.

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