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Coding Interests
One way to help match interests with occupations
is to use the RIASEC system. According to RIASEC, we all have a mixture of interests with one or two types usually dominating. The six types are Realistic,
Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional.
RIASEC Table
| RIASEC Type |
Description |
Sample Occupations |
R
Realistic |
Mechanical and athletic abilities; like working outdoors with tools and objects; prefer dealing with things rather than people |
• Carpenter
• Truck operator
• X-Ray Technician
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I
Investigative |
Math and science abilities; like working alone and solving complex problems; like dealing with ideas rather than people or things |
• Chemist
• Microbiologist
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A
Artistic |
Artistic ability and imagination; enjoy creating original work; like dealing with ideas rather than things |
• Musician
• Interior Designer
• Actor
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S
Social
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Social skills; interested in social relationships and helping others solve problems; like dealing with people rather than things |
• Counselor
• Clergy Member
• Elementary Teacher
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E
Enterprising
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Leadership and speaking abilities; like to be influencial; interested in politics and business; like to deal with people and ideas, not things
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• Lawyer
• Retail Store Manager
• Financial Advisor
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C
Conventional
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Clerical and math ability; prefer working indoors and organizing things; like to deal with words and numbers rather than people and ideas
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• Production Editor
• Bookkeeper
• Data Processor
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RIASEC will help you identify occupations that match your interests.
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Activity 1
Coding Interests - Activity 1
Complete the activity for yourself using the "Coding Interests" activity sheet in your guidebook.
Or download the blank activity sheets below.
Blank sheets for students:
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