Discover Your True Interests

Interest Profiler Survey

Discover Your True Interests

In this activity, you’ll take NextTier’s Interest Profiler survey. This survey uses “The Holland Codes,” also known by its lettered results (RIASEC), to organize careers and vocational opportunities based upon your personality and interests. You’ll be asked to assess how much you would like or dislike doing various work-related activities.

The results will render your three-letter interest code, which is comprised of the letters R, I, A, S, E, and C. The order of the three-letter result represents your first interest type followed by your second and third interest type. For example, a three-letter code “SEC” shows the strongest match is the “S” interest type, then “E,” and third “C.”

With your interest code in mind, you’ll be able to use the Interest filter to search for potential careers paths on NextTier’s Careers Page.

Instructions

Follow these steps to begin the Interest Profiler survey:

1. Sign into NextTier and navigate to your Tasks Page by clicking on the clipboard icon in the navbar.
2. Next, click on your Survey Tasks list.
3. Click on the Interest Profiler survey Task Card.
4. Read the description on the Task Card and, when you’re ready, click the start button.

You’ll complete the Interest Profiler survey within NextTier by filling in a bubble for each work activity. You can track your progress by looking at the green meter above the survey. You’ll need to make a choice for each work activity before you can click the continue button in the lower right. On the last page, you’ll click the finish button to see your results.

Once finished, read your results and answer the questions below.

Questions for 6th Graders

1. What is your three-letter interest code? ______

1. Reread your results. After reading the description of the interest types, does your three-letter interest code seem accurate to you?

1. Navigate to the Careers Page (click on the briefcase icon in the navbar). Then, expand the interest filter by clicking on it. Type your three-letter code where it says “Search interests,” and check the box next to your three-letter code. What are two examples of careers that match with your three-letter code?

1. Matching Career #1: ______

1. Matching Career #2: ______

If you are interested in the above career tracks, click the star icon to the right of the career’s name to save the career.

Questions for 7th Graders

1. What is your three-letter interest code? ______

1. Reread your results. After reading the description of the interest types, does your three-letter interest code seem accurate to you?

1. Read the remaining interest type descriptions (below). Are you surprised by any interest types that were not in your top three?

1. Navigate to the Careers Page (click on the briefcase icon in the navbar). Then, expand the interest filter by clicking on it. Type your three-letter code where it says “Search interests,” and check the box next to your three-letter code. What are two examples of careers that match with your three-letter code?

1. Matching Career #1: ______

1. Matching Career #2: ______

If you are interested in the above career tracks, click the star icon to the right of the career’s name to save the career.

Questions for 8th Graders

1. What is your three-letter interest code? ______

1. Reread your results. After reading the description of the interest types, does your three-letter interest code seem accurate to you?

1. Read the remaining interest type descriptions (below). Are you surprised by any interest types that were not in your top three?

1. Navigate to the Careers Page (click on the briefcase icon in the navbar). Then, expand the interest filter by clicking on it. Type your three-letter code where it says “Search interests,” and check the box next to your three-letter code. What are two examples of careers that match with your three-letter code?

1. Matching Career #1: ______

1. Matching Career #2: ______

If you are interested in the above career tracks, click the star icon to the right of the career’s name to save the career.

1. How can you use this information to create an academic, extracurricular, and personal high school plan?

Questions for Freshman

1. What is your three-letter interest code? ______

1. Reread your results. After reading the description of the interest types, does your three-letter interest code seem accurate to you? List any specific skills, strengths, or interest that may have led to this result.

1. Read the remaining interest type descriptions (below). Are you surprised by any interest types that were not in your top three? Why?

1. Navigate to the Careers Page (click on the briefcase icon in the navbar). Then, expand the interest filter by clicking on it. Type your three-letter code where it says “Search interests,” and check the box next to your three-letter code. What are two examples of careers that match with your three-letter code?

1. Matching Career #1: ______

1. Matching Career #2: ______

If you are interested in the above career tracks, click the star icon to the right of the career’s name to save the career.

1. Do the matching careers above seem to fit with the career path you have in mind?

1. How can you use this information to assess and adapt your academic, extracurricular, and personal plans for high school? What changes will you make?

Questions for Sophomores

1. What is your three-letter interest code? ______

1. Reread your results. After reading the description of the interest types, does your three-letter interest code seem accurate to you? List any specific skills, strengths, or interest that may have led to this result.

1. Read the remaining interest type descriptions (below). Are you surprised by any interest types that were not in your top three? Why?

1. Have your interests changed over the last year? How so and why?

1. Navigate to the Careers Page (click on the briefcase icon in the navbar). Then, expand the interest filter by clicking on it. Type your three-letter code where it says “Search interests,” and check the box next to your three-letter code. What are two examples of careers that match with your three-letter code?

1. Matching Career #1: ______

1. Matching Career #2: ______

If you are interested in the above career tracks, click the star icon to the right of the career’s name to save the career.

1. Expand the interest filter again. Type the first two letters of your interest code only (ex: if you three-letter code is SEA, just type SE). Excluding your original three-letter code, check the box next to all other three-letter codes that begin with your first two letters (ex: continuing with the SEA example, check the box next to SEC, SEI, and SER). Choose two more matching careers from the list.

1. Matching Career #3: ______

1. Matching Career #4: ______

If you are interested in the above career tracks, click the star icon to the right of the career’s name to save the career.

1. Do the matching careers above seem to fit with the career path you have in mind?

1. How can you use this information to assess and adapt your academic, extracurricular, and personal plans for high school? What changes will you make?

Questions for Juniors

1. What is your three-letter interest code? ______

1. Reread your results. After reading the description of the interest types, does your three-letter interest code seem accurate to you? List any specific skills, strengths, or interest that may have led to this result.

1. Read the remaining interest type descriptions (below). Are you surprised by any interest types that were not in your top three? Why?

1. Have your interests changed over the last year? How so and why?

1. Navigate to the Careers Page (click on the briefcase icon in the navbar). Then, expand the interest filter by clicking on it. Type your three-letter code where it says “Search interests,” and check the box next to your three-letter code. What are two examples of careers that match with your three-letter code?

1. Matching Career #1: ______

1. Related Major #1: ______

1. Related Major #2: ______

1. Matching Career #2: ______

1. Related Major #1: ______

1. Related Major #2: ______

If you are interested in the above career tracks, click the star icon to the right of the career’s name to save the career.

1. Expand the interest filter again. Type the first two letters of your interest code only (ex: if you three-letter code is SEA, just type SE). Excluding your original three-letter code, check the box next to all other three-letter codes that begin with your first two letters (ex: continuing with the SEA example, check the box next to SEC, SEI, and SER). Choose two more matching careers from the list. What are two related majors for each matching career?

1. Matching Career #3: ______

1. Related Major #1: ______

1. Related Major #2: ______

1. Matching Career #4: ______

1. Related Major #1: ______

1. Related Major #2: ______

If you are interested in the above career tracks, click the star icon to the right of the career’s name to save the career.

1. Do the matching careers above seem to fit with the career path you have in mind? Are the related majors for these career paths in subjects that you are interested in, excel at, and/or majors that you would enjoy pursuing in college?

1. How will you use this information when researching colleges and crafting your application list? List three distinct ways you’ll use this information:

1. #1: ______

1. #2: ______

1. #3: ______

1. What are three action items you can work on now that will set yourself up for success within one of the four career paths or eight majors listed above?

1. Career or Major: ______

1. Action Item #1: ______

1. Action Item #2: ______

1. Action Item #3: ______

Questions for Seniors

1. What is your three-letter interest code? ______

1. Reread your results. After reading the description of the interest types, does your three-letter interest code seem accurate to you? List any specific skills, strengths, or interest that may have led to this result.

1. Read the remaining interest type descriptions (below). Are you surprised by any interest types that were not in your top three? Why?

1. Have your interests changed over the last year? How so and why?

1. Navigate to the Careers Page (click on the briefcase icon in the navbar). Then, expand the interest filter by clicking on it. Type your three-letter code where it says “Search interests,” and check the box next to your three-letter code. What are two examples of careers that match with your three-letter code?

1. Matching Career #1: ______

1. Related Major #1: ______

1. Related Major #2: ______

1. Matching Career #2: ______

1. Related Major #1: ______

1. Related Major #2: ______

If you are interested in the above career tracks, click the star icon to the right of the career’s name to save the career.

1. Expand the interest filter again. Type the first two letters of your interest code only (ex: if you three-letter code is SEA, just type SE). Excluding your original three-letter code, check the box next to all other three-letter codes that begin with your first two letters (ex: continuing with the SEA example, check the box next to SEC, SEI, and SER). Choose two more matching careers from the list. What are two related majors for each matching career?

1. Matching Career #3: ______

1. Related Major #1: ______

1. Related Major #2: ______

1. Matching Career #4: ______

1. Related Major #1: ______

1. Related Major #2: ______

If you are interested in the above career tracks, click the star icon to the right of the career’s name to save the career.

1. Do the matching careers above seem to fit with the career path you have in mind? Are the related majors for these career paths in subjects that you are interested in, excel at, and/or majors that you would enjoy pursuing in college?

1. How will you use this information when assessing your postsecondary choices and selecting a major or course of study? List three distinct ways you’ll use this information:

1. #1: ______

1. #2: ______

1. #3: ______

1. What are three action items you can work on now that will set yourself up for success within one of the four careers listed above?

1. Career: ______

1. Action Item #1: ______

1. Action Item #2: ______

1. Action Item #3: ______

Interest Type Descriptions

The descriptions for each of the interest types (RIASEC) are below. For the best Interest Profile survey results, do not read the descriptions until after you’ve completed your Interest Profiler survey.

R - Realistic:

People with Realistic interests like work that includes practical, hands-on problems and answers. Often people with Realistic interests do not like careers that involve paperwork or working closely with others. They like working with plants and animals; real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery; and outside work.

I- Investigative:

People with Investigative interests like work that has to do with ideas and thinking rather than physical activity or leading people. They like searching for facts and figuring out problems.

A - Artistic:

People with Artistic interests like work that deals with the artistic side of things, such as acting, music, art, and design. They like creativity in their work and work that can be done without following a set of rules.

S -Social:

People with Social interests like working with others to help them learn and grow. They like working with people more than working with objects, machines, or information. They like teaching, giving advice, and helping and being of service to people.

E - Enterprising:

People with Enterprising interests like work that has to do with starting up and carrying out business projects. These people like taking action rather than thinking about things. They like persuading and leading people, making decisions, and taking risks for profits.

C - Conventional:

People with Conventional interests like work that follows set procedures and routines. They prefer working with information and paying attention to details rather than working with ideas. They like working with clear rules and following a strong leader.