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ISALS Learning Systems-INTEREST INVENTORY 
Based on John L. Holland's Making Vocational Choices: A Theory of Careers (Englewood Cliffs, NJ; Prentice Hall, 1973) 

Based on the theory of John Holland, Ph.D., people with the same or similar interests are often found in the same work environments. To discover the work environments suited to your
interests, abilities, and personality, consider the following Items in the following Sections

 For each Section, check those items that describe you.


Section A

Are You:

Can You:

Do You Like To:

Practical

Fix electrical things

Tinker with mechanics

Athletic

Solve mechanical problems

Work outdoors

Straight forward

Pitch a tent

Be physically active

Mechanically inclined

Play a sport

Use your hands

A nature lover

Read a blueprint

Build things

Operate tools and machinery

Work on cars

 

 

 

Section B

 

Are You:

Can You:

Do You Like To:

Inquisitive

Think abstractly

Explore ideas

Analytical

Solve math problems

Use computers

Scientific

Understand physical theories

Work independently

Observant

Do complex calculations

Perform lab experiments

Precise

Use a microscope

Read scientific or technical
magazines

Operate tools and
machinery

Work on cars

 

 

 

 

Analyze data

 

 

 

Section C

 

Are You:

Can You:

Do You Like To:

Creative

Sketch, draw, paint

Attend concerts, theaters,
art exhibits

Intuitive

Play a musical instrument

Read fiction, plays, poetry

Imaginative

Write stories, poetry, music,
sing, act, dance

Work on crafts

Innovative

Design fashions or interiors

Take photographs

An individualist

 

 

Express yourself creatively

 

Section D

 

Are You:

Can You:

Do You Like To:

Friendly

Teach/train others

Work in groups

Helpful

Express yourself clearly

Help people with problems

Idealistic

Lead a group discussion

Participate in meetings

Insightful

Mediate disputes

Do volunteer service

Outgoing

Plan and supervise an activity

Work with young people

Understanding

Cooperate well with others

Play team sports

 

Section E

 

Are You:

Can You:

Do You Like To:

Self-confident

Initiate projects

Make decisions affecting others

Assertive

Convince people to do things your way

Be elected to office

Sociable

Sell things or promote ideas

Win a leadership or sales award

Persuasive

Give talks or speeches

Start your own political campaign

Enthusiastic

Organize activities and events

Meet important people

Energetic

Lead a group

 

 

 

Section F

 

Are You:

Can You:

Do You Like To:

Well groomed

Work well within a system

Follow clearly defined procedures

Accurate

Do a lot of paper work in a short time

Use data processing equipment

Numerically inclined

Keep accurate records

Work with numbers

Methodical

Use a computer terminal

Type or take shorthand

Conscientious

Write effective business letters

Be responsible for details

Efficient