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Your Responses
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Vocational interests are patterns of what you like and dislike about work activities. They guide career exploration by turning quick judgments into a clear profile you can discuss and use.

You review short activity statements and mark how much you would enjoy each one. Ratings move from strongly dislike to strongly like so your results reflect how strongly each preference stands out.

Responses roll into six interest areas that reflect hands on work, analysis, creativity, helping, persuasion, and order. Your highest areas form a short letter code that many career resources recognize.

For example, when choices favor lab work and puzzles, the analytical area tends to rise and your top two letters might be I and R. A steady mix across areas suggests a wide range of options to compare.

Treat results as a starting point for reflection, not a verdict on skill or potential. Your ratings stay on this device and are not sent anywhere.

Technical Details:

The assessment reflects the Holland RIASEC typology: Realistic (R), Investigative (I), Artistic (A), Social (S), Enterprising (E), and Conventional (C). It observes preference on 60 statements at a single point in time, capturing a snapshot rather than a clinical measure.

Each statement is rated on a five‑point scale. Area scores are computed by summing the ten ratings that map to that area. The six area scores are then ranked to identify a two‑ or three‑letter code; ties are broken alphabetically and the result is used for interpretation.

Profile sharpness is derived from the standard deviation of the six area scores. Higher spread indicates a more differentiated pattern, while low spread indicates a broader pattern. In addition, three orientation indicators are calculated from weighted blends of the six areas: People vs Things, Data vs Ideas, and Structured vs Change oriented.

Comparisons are most meaningful within the same person across time or scenarios. Scores summarize preference strength; they do not measure aptitude, training, or job performance.

Skarea = ∑iareari ̄x = ∑S6 s = ∑(S−̄x)26
Symbol Meaning Unit/Datatype Source
riRating for a statementinteger 1–5Input
SR…SCArea scores (R, I, A, S, E, C)score 10–50Derived
̄xMean of six area scoresscoreDerived
sStandard deviation across areasscoreDerived
pt,di,rcOrientation indicatorsunitlessDerived

Worked example. Suppose the six area sums are R = 38, I = 44, A = 27, S = 33, E = 30, C = 18.

̄x = 38+44+27+33+30+186=31.67 s = 8.22

Top letters are I–R–S (I = 44 is highest). With s = 8.22 the profile is spiky. Orientation indicators fall in mixed ranges for the three axes.

Threshold Band Lower Bound Upper Bound Interpretation Action Cue
Spiky s ≥ 5.00 — Clear differentiation across areas Lean into top two or three letters
Defined 3.00 < 5.00 Moderate differentiation Compare several close matches
Broad — < 3.00 Even pattern across areas Explore widely, note emerging themes

Orientation indicators are computed as weighted sums of the six areas, then interpreted with cut points at ±0.15. Above 0.15 favors the first label, below −0.15 favors the second, and values in between are reported as a mix.

Axis First if > 0.15 Second if < −0.15 Mix if between
People vs Things (pt)PeopleThingsPeople/Things mix
Data vs Ideas (di)DataIdeasIdeas/Data mix
Structured vs Change oriented (rc)StructuredChange orientedFlexible/Structured mix
  1. Map each statement to its area and sum ten ratings per area.
  2. Rank the six area sums; break ties alphabetically.
  3. Compute mean and standard deviation across the six sums.
  4. Classify shape using s thresholds in the table above.
  5. Compute pt, di, and rc from weighted blends, then label using the axis table.
Constant Value Unit Source Notes
Weights for pt S: 1.0, E: 0.6, A: 0.3, I: -0.3, C: -0.6, R: -1.0 unitless Code People vs Things indicator
Weights for di C: 1.0, E: 0.5, S: 0.2, R: 0.0, A: -0.8, I: -1.0 unitless Code Data vs Ideas indicator
Weights for rc C: 1.0, R: 0.4, S: -0.1, E: -0.2, I: -0.6, A: -0.7 unitless Code Structured vs Change oriented indicator

Units, precision, and rounding. Ratings are integers 1–5. Area sums are integers up to 50. The displayed progress percent and subscore bars use integer rounding. Mean in exports is formatted to one decimal place.

Field Type Min Max Step/Pattern Error Text Placeholder
Item ratingnumber15integer steps——
Query r (responses)string60 chars60 chars^[1-5\-]{60}$Ignored if invalid------------------------------------------------------------
Input Accepted Families Output Encoding/Precision Rounding
Activity ratings In‑app radio (1–5), query code r Scores, top letters, profile shape, orientations, responses table Integers; mean to one decimal Nearest integer for bars and percent
Exports (optional) Copy to clipboard; file download Responses as CSV or DOCX Text rows with headers Not applicable

Networking and storage. Processing occurs on the device; ratings are not uploaded. An optional 60‑character code in the URL can represent responses for resuming or sharing.

Diagnostics and determinism. Identical ratings yield identical scores and labels. Tie breaks across equal scores follow alphabetical order of area letters.

Security considerations. The encoded response string is validated against a strict pattern before use. Generated HTML fragments are built from fixed templates and numeric data only.

Scientific and standards note. The design aligns with Holland’s RIASEC model and the 60‑item short form structure used for interest profiling.

Privacy & compliance. No data is transmitted or stored server‑side. Results do not constitute a clinical diagnosis.

Step‑by‑Step Guide:

Interest profiling turns quick activity ratings into ranked areas and a short letter code.

  1. Click Start Assessment to begin.
  2. For each activity, choose from strongly dislike to strongly like.
  3. Move through the list; unanswered items are highlighted until complete.
  4. After the last rating, review the scores, code, and chart.
  5. Optionally copy or download your responses for notes.
  6. Use your top two or three letters to explore matching roles.

Example: If your top letters are I and R, scan roles that blend analysis with practical problem solving.

Finish by shortlisting two or three roles that fit both interest and context.

FAQ:

Is my data stored?

Ratings are processed on your device and are not uploaded. A compact code in the address can represent answers for resuming or sharing.

Clear the code to remove it from the address.
How accurate is this?

It captures preference patterns, not abilities. Results are most useful for comparing options and guiding conversation rather than making final decisions.

What units are used?

Ratings are integers from 1 to 5. Area scores sum ten ratings and can reach up to 50.

Can I use it offline?

Yes, once the page is loaded, scoring runs on the device. Exports and the chart work without a connection.

Does it cost anything?

No sign‑in or subscription is required. You can rate items and review results without creating an account.

How do I read a borderline result?

When areas are close and the shape is broad or defined, scan roles that combine those nearby letters and test them with small projects.

How do I look up roles by code?

Use your top two or three letters as a search key in a careers database and compare descriptions, tasks, and training paths.

Can I export my answers?

Yes, you can copy responses as text, download a CSV file, or export a DOCX document listing each item and your rating.

Troubleshooting:

  • No progress change after a click — ensure one option is selected for the current item.
  • Jumping to a new item — the list scrolls to keep the active question in view.
  • Chart missing — complete all items; the chart appears after the last rating.
  • Copy fails — your browser may block clipboard access; use the CSV download instead.
  • DOCX disabled — finish all items first, then export.
  • Shared link shows blanks — the address code must be 60 characters of 1–5 or dashes.

Advanced Tips:

  • Rate quickly on first pass, then revise only a few items that feel off.
  • Keep the same setting and mood across runs to make results comparable.
  • Look for pairs of letters that repeat across attempts; they are strong signals.
  • Track small changes in the areas near your top scores to spot trends.
  • Use the orientation labels to balance tasks across people, ideas, and structure.
  • Share the code privately when asking for feedback to keep detailed ratings to yourself.

Glossary:

RIASEC
Six interest areas: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional.
Area score
Sum of ten ratings for one area, up to 50.
Top letters
The highest two or three areas, used as a short code.
Profile shape
Differentiation across areas based on standard deviation.
Orientation indicators
Weighted blends for People vs Things, Data vs Ideas, and Structured vs Change oriented.
Response code (r)
A 60‑character string of digits and dashes that encodes all ratings.