Strong Interest Inventory Career Center

The Strong Interest Inventory  Assesses your interests, not your abilities  What people do is a reflection of their interests  Aligning our interests, skills, abilities, values & personality traits can assist us in finding a career we love

Interest Categories There are 6 interest categories  These 6 categories= General Occupational Themes (GOT) 1. Realistic 2. Investigative 3. Artistic 4. Social 5. Enterprising 6. Conventional

REALISTIC: THE DOERS Interests  Machines  Computer networks  Athletics  Working outdoors Work Activities  Operating equipment  Using tools, building repairing  Providing security

REALISTIC: THE DOERS Potential Skills  Mechanical ingenuity  Dexterity  Physical coordination Values  Tradition  Practicality  Common sense

REALISTIC JOB TITLES Sample of Realistic Jobs  Law Enforcement Officer  Engineer  Veterinarian  Computer & IS Manger  Firefighter  Physical Therapist  Photographer  Athletic Trainer

INVESTIGATIVE: THE THINKERS Interests  Science, Medicine, Mathematics, Research  Likes to gather information, uncover new facts/theories & interpret data Work Activities  Performing lab work  Solving abstract problems  Conducting research  Investigating, analyzing

INVESTIGATIVE: THE THINKERS Potential Skills  Mathematical ability  Researching  Analyzing  Writing  Problem Solving Values  Independence  Reserved  Curiosity  Learning

INVESTIGATIVE JOB TITLES  Chemist  Software Developer  Veterinarian  University Professor  Physician  Science Teacher  Doctor  Lawyer  Accountant

ARTISTIC: THE CREATORS Interests  Self-expression  Art Appreciation  Communication and Culture Work Activities  Composing music, performing  Writing  Creating Visual Art  Developing ideas, concepts, events

ARTISTIC: THE CREATORS Potential Skills  Creativity  Music ability  Artistic expression  Developing programs Values  Beauty, originality  Independence  Imagination

ARTISTIC JOB TITLES  Architect  Attorney  Urban & Regional Planner  Broadcast Journalist  School, Career, Personal Counselor  Public Relations Director  Advertising Director  Musician, Singer, Dancer, Actor  Photographer, Photojournalist  Events Planner

SOCIAL: THE HELPERS Interests  People  Teamwork  Helping  Community Service Work Activities  Teaching  Caring for people  Counseling  Training employees

SOCIAL: THE HELPERS Potential Skills  People skills  Verbal ability  Listening  Showing understanding Values  Cooperation  Generosity  Service to others

SOCIAL JOB TITLES  Parks & Recreation Manager  Social Worker  Athletic Trainer  School Counselor  School Administrator  Registered Nurse  Dietitian  Community Service Director  Event Planner  Physical Therapist

ENTERPRISING: THE LEADERS Interests  Business  Politics  Leadership  Entrepreneurship Work Activities  Selling  Managing  Persuading  Marketing

ENTERPRISING: THE LEADERS Potential Skills  Verbal ability  Ability to motivate and direct others Values  Risk taking  Status  Competition  Influence

ENTERPRISING JOB TITLES  Investment Manager  Realtor  Top Executive  Marketing Manager  Human Resources Manager  Elected Public Official  Lawyer  College Professor  School Principal  Police Officer

CONVENTIONAL: THE ORGANIZERS Interests  Organization  Data management  Accounting  Investing  Information systems Work Activities  Setting up procedures & systems  Organizing, keeping records  Developing computer applications

CONVENTIONAL: THE ORGANIZERS Potential Skills  Ability to work with numbers  Data analysis  Finances  Strong attention to detail Values  Accuracy  Stability  Efficiency

CONVENTIONAL JOB TITLES  Accountant  Computer Systems Analyst  Paralegal  Actuary  Nursing Home Administrator  Business Education Teacher  Financial Analyst  Engineer  Architect