The six interest types
Psychologist John Holland sorted work interests into six types, often called Holland codes. Most people lean toward two or three, and those letters make up a code such as SAE or RCI.
- R: RealisticTools, machines, outdoors, things you can touch. 381 careers.
- I: InvestigativeQuestions, evidence, analysis, working it out. 109 careers.
- A: ArtisticIdeas, design, writing, performance, expression. 27 careers.
- S: SocialTeaching, helping, caring, listening. 128 careers.
- E: EnterprisingLeading, persuading, deciding, building. 99 careers.
- C: ConventionalOrder, accuracy, data, clear systems. 163 careers.