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Exercise 3

Determine your profile

The RIASEC classification was created by American researcher, John Holland. The questionnaire used here is based on the one developed by specialists at the CLE du Plateau-Mont-Royal.

To see your profile click the button(s) with the highest total:

This exercise will help you determine the type of job that may suit you. The activities appearing below reflect six profiles, each represented by a letter (R I A S E C). To determine your profile, check the activities that you enjoy or would enjoy.

R Take courses in mechanics
Repair electrical appliances
Work outdoors
Work with animals or plants
Do woodworking
Perform manual labour that entails leaving the workplace frequently
Do metal work or operate machinery
Be on the move, travel frequently
Take courses leading to a trade
Take a mechanical drawing course
Drive a truck or bus
I Take biology courses
Read scientific magazines or books
Work in a lab
Work on a scientific project
Ask questions
Perform chemistry experiments
Study or read works on specific subjects
Solve mathematical or chess problems
Take physics courses
Take chemistry courses
Observe and analyze facts
A Take art classes
Sketch, draw or paint
Attend plays
Draft plans for pieces of furniture
Play a musical instrument in a group or orchestra
Compose music
Attend recitals or concerts
Read fiction
Act in a play
Take photographs
Read or write poetry
S Take care of children
Write letters to friends
Attend parties and dance
Read books on psychology
Do volunteer work
Attend social events
Meet new people
Attend meetings and conferences
Help others solve their problems
Belong to social clubs
Listen to others
E Influence others
Sell a product or service
Talk politics
Give conferences or talks
Be a group leader
Conduct a meeting
Write letters
Participate in political campaigns
Own a company
Lead a group
C Keep your office or premises tidy
Use a word processor
Run office equipment
Keep accurate records of expenses
File letters, reports and cases
Write business letters
Take typing courses
Add, subtract, multiply and divide
Take business-related courses
Take bookkeeping courses
Work under the supervision of a boss

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