Occupation Interest Profiler

The Occupation Interest Profiler will help you identify your interests and their relation to the world of work. It does this by asking you to answer questions that represent important interest areas. Knowing your work interests can help you decide what kinds of jobs and careers you want to explore. The 180 Interest Profiler questions below describe work activities that some people do at their jobs. Read each question carefully and decide whether or not you would like to do the activity.

Think about whether you would "Like" or "Dislike" performing the work activity. Try not to think about whether you have enough education or training to perform the activity, or how much money you would make performing the activity.

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Click on the circle next to L for "Like" and D for "Dislike" or "? " if you are unsure.

  1. Build kitchen cabinets L ? D
  2. Guard money in an armored car L ? D
  3. Study space travel L ? D
  4. Make a map of the bottom of an ocean L ? D
  5. Conduct a symphony orchestra L ? D
  6. Write stories or articles for magazines L ? D
  7. Teach an individual an exercise routine L ? D
  8. Perform nursing duties in a hospital L ? D
  9. Buy and sell stocks and bonds L ? D
  10. Manage a retail store L ? D
  11. Develop a spreadsheet using computer software L ? D
  12. Proofread records or forms L ? D
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  13. Operate a dairy farm L ? D
  14. Lay brick or tile L ? D
  15. Study the history of past civilizations L ? D
  16. Study animal behavior L ? D
  17. Direct a play L ? D
  18. Create dance routines for a show L ? D
  19. Give CPR to someone who has stopped breathing L ? D
  20. Help people with personal or emotional problems L ? D
  21. Sell telephone and other communication equipment L ? D
  22. Operate a beauty salon or barber shop L ? D
  23. Use a computer program to generate customer bills L ? D
  24. Schedule conferences for an organization L ? D
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  25. Monitor a machine on an assembly line L ? D
  26. Repair household appliances L ? D
  27. Develop a new medicine L ? D
  28. Plan a research study L ? D
  29. Write books or plays L ? D
  30. Play a musical instrument L ? D
  31. Teach children how to read L ? D
  32. Work with mentally disabled children L ? D
  33. Sell merchandise over the telephone L ? D
  34. Run a stand that sells newspapers and magazines L ? D
  35. Keep accounts payable/receivable for an office L ? D
  36. Load computer software into a large computer network L ? D
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  37. Drive a taxi cab L ? D
  38. Install flooring in houses L ? D
  39. Study ways to reduce water pollution L ? D
  40. Develop a new medical treatment or procedure L ? D
  41. Perform comedy routines in front of an audience L ? D
  42. Perform as an extra in movies, plays, or television shows L ? D
  43. Teach an elementary school class L ? D
  44. Give career guidance to people L ? D
  45. Give a presentation about a product you are selling L ? D
  46. Buy and sell land L ? D
  47. Transfer funds between banks using a computer L ? D
  48. Organize and schedule office meetings L ? D
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  49. Raise fish in a fish hatchery L ? D
  50. Build a brick walkway L ? D
  51. Determine the infection rate of a new disease L ? D
  52. Study rocks and minerals L ? D
  53. Write reviews of books or plays L ? D
  54. Compose or arrange music L ? D
  55. Supervise the activities of children at a camp L ? D
  56. Help people with family-related problems L ? D
  57. Sell compact disks and tapes at music store L ? D
  58. Run a toy store L ? D
  59. Use a word processor to edit and format documents L ? D
  60. Operate a calculator L ? D
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  61. Assemble electronic parts L ? D
  62. Drive a truck to deliver packages to offices and homes L ? D
  63. Diagnose and treat sick animals L ? D
  64. Study the personalities of world leaders L ? D
  65. Act in a movie L ? D
  66. Dance in a Broadway show L ? D
  67. Perform rehabilitation therapy L ? D
  68. Do volunteer work at a non-profit organization L ? D
  69. Manage the operations of a hotel L ? D
  70. Sell houses L ? D
  71. Direct or transfer phone calls for a large organization L ? D
  72. Perform office filing tasks L ? D
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  73. Paint houses L ? D
  74. Enforce fish and game laws L ? D
  75. Conduct chemical experiments L ? D
  76. Conduct biological research L ? D
  77. Draw pictures L ? D
  78. Sing professionally L ? D
  79. Help elderly people with their daily activities L ? D
  80. Teach children how to play sports L ? D
  81. Sell candy and popcorn at sports events L ? D
  82. Manage a supermarket L ? D
  83. Compute and record statistical and other numerical data L ? D
  84. Generate the monthly payroll checks for an office L ? D
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  85. Operate a grinding machine in a factory L ? D
  86. Work on an offshore oil-drilling rig L ? D
  87. Study the population growth of a city L ? D
  88. Study whales and other types of marine life L ? D
  89. Perform stunts for a movie or television show L ? D
  90. Create special effects for movies L ? D
  91. Help disabled people improve their daily living skills L ? D
  92. Teach sign language to people with hearing disabilities L ? D
  93. Manage a department within a large company L ? D
  94. Sell a soft drink product line to stores and restaurants L ? D
  95. Take notes during a meeting L ? D
  96. Keep shipping and receiving records L ? D
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  97. Perform lawn care services L ? D
  98. Assemble products in a factory L ? D
  99. Investigate crimes L ? D
  100. Study the movement of planets L ? D
  101. Conduct a musical choir L ? D
  102. Act in a play L ? D
  103. Help people who have problems with drugs or alcohol L ? D
  104. Help conduct a group therapy session L ? D
  105. Sell refreshments at a movie theater L ? D
  106. Sell hair-care products to stores and salons L ? D
  107. Calculate the wages of employees L ? D
  108. Assist senior level accountants in performing bookkeeping tasks L ? D
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  109. Catch fish as a member of a fishing crew L ? D
  110. Refinish furniture L ? D
  111. Examine blood samples using a microscope L ? D
  112. Investigate the cause of a fire L ? D
  113. Paint sets for plays L ? D
  114. Audition singers and musicians for a musical show L ? D
  115. Help families care for ill relatives L ? D
  116. Provide massage therapy to people L ? D
  117. Start your own business L ? D
  118. Negotiate business contracts L ? D
  119. Type labels for envelopes and packages L ? D
  120. Inventory supplies using a hand-held computer L ? D
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  121. Fix a broken faucet L ? D
  122. Do cleaning or maintenance work L ? D
  123. Study the structure of the human body L ? D
  124. Develop psychological profiles of criminals L ? D
  125. Design sets for plays L ? D
  126. Announce a radio show L ? D
  127. Plan exercises for disabled patients L ? D
  128. Counsel people who have a life-threatening illness L ? D
  129. Represent a client in a lawsuit L ? D
  130. Negotiate contracts for professional athletes L ? D
  131. Develop an office filing system L ? D
  132. Keep records of financial transactions for an organization L ? D
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  133. Maintain the grounds of a park L ? D
  134. Operate a machine on a production line L ? D
  135. Develop a way to better predict the weather L ? D
  136. Work in a biology lab L ? D
  137. Write scripts for movies or television shows L ? D
  138. Write a song L ? D
  139. Teach disabled people work and living skills L ? D
  140. Organize activities at a recreational facility L ? D
  141. Be responsible for the operation of a company L ? D
  142. Market a new line of clothing L ? D
  143. Record information from customers applying for charge accounts L ? D
  144. Photocopy letters and reports L ? D
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  145. Spray trees to prevent the spread of harmful insects L ? D
  146. Test the quality of parts before shipment L ? D
  147. Invent a replacement for sugar L ? D
  148. Study genetics L ? D
  149. Perform jazz or tap dance L ? D
  150. Direct a movie L ? D
  151. Take care of children at a day-care center L ? D
  152. Organize field trips for disabled people L ? D
  153. Sell newspaper advertisements L ? D
  154. Sell merchandise at a department store L ? D
  155. Record rent payments L ? D
  156. Enter information into a database L ? D
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  157. Operate a motorboat to carry passengers L ? D
  158. Repair and install locks L ? D
  159. Study the governments of different countries L ? D
  160. Do research on plants or animals L ? D
  161. Sing in a band L ? D
  162. Design artwork for magazines L ? D
  163. Assist doctors in treating patients L ? D
  164. Work with juveniles on probation L ? D
  165. Sell automobiles L ? D
  166. Manage a clothing store L ? D
  167. Keep inventory records L ? D
  168. Maintain employee records L ? D
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  169. Set up and operate machines to make products L ? D
  170. Put out forest fires L ? D
  171. Do laboratory tests to identify diseases L ? D
  172. Study weather conditions L ? D
  173. Edit movies L ? D
  174. Pose for a photographer L ? D
  175. Provide physical therapy to people recovering from an injury L ? D
  176. Teach a high-school class L ? D
  177. Sell restaurant franchises to individuals L ? D
  178. Sell computer equipment in a store L ? D
  179. Stamp, sort, and distribute mail for an organization L ? D
  180. Handle customers' bank transactions L ? D
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To score this by hand, we suggest printing out this page. The color scheme is green, pink, orange, purple, yellow, blue. The first two questions are green, the next two are pink and so on. Add up all of the "Likes" you have in each color. The colors correspond to each of the six Interest Areas listed below. Write down your scores so that you can refer to them as you investigate the links. You can also look at the individual Interest Areas by clicking on the 'Interest Area' link on the navigation menu at the top of the page.

Now think of occupational interests as your liking or preference for certain work activities. Which Interest Area has your highest score? You will use this as your Primary Interest Area to explore different Occupations. Which Interest Area has your next highest score? Which Interest Area has your third highest score? Use these for your Secondary Interest Areas. If you do not find many occupations that you like using your Primary Interest Area, you can use your Secondary Interest Areas to look at more career options.

This interest profiler is based on the O*net Career Exploration Tools version 3.0. O*net is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.