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RIASEC Test based on Holland: your six scores
20 questions for all six of your career-interest scores
This test rests on the theory of vocational interests set out by John Holland (1959), the RIASEC framework used by career services. The 20 questions measure six dimensions: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional. At the end you do not get a job title, you get all six scores and the three that define you best, which is how this model is normally read. No email and no account.
Based on John Holland's theory (1959)
Independent test offered by Profilia. This is not an official instrument based on the work of John Holland, and Profilia is not affiliated with any publisher of RIASEC instruments.
Content updated in August 2026
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- Questions
- 20 questions
- Actual median time
- 7 min 18 s
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About this test
The RIASEC career test, also known as the Holland Code or Holland Occupational Themes, is one of the most widely used vocational assessments in the world. Developed by American psychologist John L. Holland in 1959, it has been adopted by university career centers, public employment services, and HR departments across more than fifty countries.
Holland's central insight was that work environments and personalities can be sorted into the same six categories, and that people are more satisfied, productive, and stable when they work in environments that match their type. The six dimensions are: Realistic (hands-on, practical, technical work), Investigative (analytical, scientific, problem-solving), Artistic (creative, expressive, unstructured), Social (helping, teaching, supporting others), Enterprising (leading, persuading, business-driven), and Conventional (organized, detail-oriented, structured).
No one fits a single category : your result is a three-letter Holland Code that captures your top three dimensions in order. A teacher who codes Social-Artistic-Investigative will thrive in a different role than someone who codes Investigative-Realistic-Conventional, even if both are bright and motivated. The 30 forced-choice questions in this test measure your spontaneous attraction to specific tasks, environments, and problems, then map your scores to a personalized profile with concrete career suggestions, matching work environments, and well-fit majors of study.
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This test is offered for discovery and career guidance purposes. Your RIASEC profile may evolve based on your experiences and life stages.
Independent test offered by Profilia. This is not an official instrument based on the work of John Holland, and Profilia is not affiliated with any publisher of RIASEC instruments.
Realistic
"Build it. Fix it. Make it work."
Investigative
"Every answer opens three better questions."
Artistic
"Make the thing that only you could make."
Social
"The most important thing you can do is show up for someone."
Enterprising
"Every obstacle is a disguised opportunity."
Conventional
"Order and method are the keys to success."
Frequently Asked Questions
- Three, despite how solid Holland's framework is. Its own test-retest reliability has not been measured, so your profile can shift from one sitting to the next. People tend to pick the more socially valued options, which skews the balance among the six types. And a fairly general description feels accurate to almost anyone (the Barnum effect). Use the result to explore paths you would not otherwise have considered, not to rule careers out.
- Your dominant interests are usually stable from late adolescence onward, but the order of your top three letters can shift with experience. Someone who scored Investigative-Artistic-Social at 22 might score Social-Investigative-Artistic at 35 after years of mentoring others. Retaking the test every few years is a useful checkpoint when considering a career pivot.
- About 5 minutes for the 30 questions. The format is direct: each question presents a task or activity and asks how attracted you are to it. Answer based on your real attraction, not on what you think you should choose. The result is delivered immediately, free of charge and without registration.