A Different Way To Explore Careers
Our Holland code test describes your interests as personality types, such as “investigative” or “artistic”. This test takes a more direct route: it asks you to choose between real activities and workplaces from ten career fields, then points you to specific jobs.
| Field | Example activities |
|---|---|
| Health and care | Treating patients, therapy |
| Technology and digital | Coding, data, cybersecurity |
| Business and finance | Pitching, analysing finances |
| Creative arts and media | Design, film, music |
| Education and social services | Teaching, coaching, counselling |
| Skilled trades and engineering | Wiring, fixing, building |
| Science and research | Lab experiments, discovery |
| Law, government and public safety | Investigation, legislation |
| Hospitality and tourism | Hotels, kitchens, travel |
| Environment and agriculture | Conservation, ecology |
The fields are loosely based on the “career clusters” frameworks used by schools and careers services to organise thousands of occupations.
How It Works
Each of the 15 questions offers four options from different fields. Choosing forces trade-offs, which reveals your preferences more clearly than rating everything highly. Your top field is your result, and the bars show three more to explore.
Why Interests Matter
Research led by Christopher Nye and others found that when people’s interests match their jobs, they tend to perform better and stay longer. Interests are not the whole story, though. Skills, values, pay, location and job availability matter too.
Next Steps After Your Result
- Research three jobs in your top field: tasks, training and salary.
- Talk to someone who works in the field.
- Try it out through volunteering, shadowing or short courses.
- Check your motivators with the work motivation test.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from the Holland code test?
The Holland test measures six interest types; this test compares concrete activities and ten career fields.
What if I get a field I did not expect?
Read the job list. Interests sometimes point to roles people had never considered.
Is this suitable for students?
Yes. It is designed for anyone exploring options, from school leavers to career changers.
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A starting point for career exploration, not professional careers advice.