Professional Interest Investigation Question
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Top of Form Professional Interest Inventory is based on Holland’s (RIASEC) typology, a worldwide reference for educational and vocational guidance.
This questionnaire consists of 84 questions and is broken into two sections (12 minutes respectively). There are no right or wrong answers.Part 1/2: Questions 1-60.
For each question, choose the answer which describes you best. | | | | | | | 1 / | On the sports field, you tend to be: | | | | The coach who uses his knowledge and experience to improve the team performance. | | | | The referee who applies and interprets the game according to the rules. | | 2 / | The company where you work is being …show more content…
reorganized. Which position would you prefer? (assuming equal pay and conditions) | | | | Head of design in the advertising department. | | | | Head of finance and accounts department. | | 3 / | You want to offer your services to a retirement home. What do you do? | | | | You organize well-being classes and discussion groups. | | | | You organize a schedule for the residents to pass their time. | | 4 / | What skills are you mostly known and appreciated for? | | | | Your ability to do things with your hands and your practical mindset. | | | | Your artistic talent and your creativity. | | 5 / | You are a student. Choose a topic for your thesis: | | | | “Doing Business in Duty Free Zones: Skill Redeployment”. | | | | “The State of Genetics Research Since the Year 2000” | | 6 / | You like to go to the woods to: | | | | Collect mushrooms or cut firewood. | | | | Find an inspiring location to paint or draw. | | 7 / | To make a chocolate cake: | | | | Conscientious, you carefully follow the recipe. | | | | Experienced with cooking, you don't need to follow the recipe to the letter. | | 8 / | You work in the armed forces. What is your role? | | | | Head of research and strategy. | | | | Head of logistic and supply. | | 9 / | You could become famous for which of the following activities? | | | | Writing a book or a song. | | | | Starting your own business. | | 10 / | Choose your favourite television programme: | | | | A documentary about the Second World War. | | | | A recording of a musical. | | 11 / | Which advertising job function would you prefer? | | | | Creating new concepts. | | | | Leading and managing the design team. | | 12 / | You dream of becoming minister of: | | | | Finance, so you can juggle large budgets! | | | | Culture, so you can cherish and appreciate the culture and heritage of your country everyday. | | 13 / | You would say that you tend to have a: | | | | Thirst for knowledge. | | | | Desire to help others. | | 14 / | Which company report would you prefer to review? | | | | The financial trends and results of the company. | | | | The new technology report. | | 15 / | You are supporting a candidate in a political campaign. Your role is to: | | | | Distribute tracts and participate in neighbourhood meetings. | | | | Analyse the polls and calculate the statistics. | | 16 / | Assuming equal pay and conditions, which amusement park position would you choose? | | | | At headquarters: in charge of business development. | | | | On site: landscape gardener. | | 17 / | You want to go for a hike with some friends: | | | | The trip is your idea and you suggest extra, fun activities. | | | | Once the destination has been chosen, you plan the itinerary and organize the stops. | | 18 / | You work in real estate: | | | | Civil engineer – you supervise house construction. | | | | Property developer – you find the opportunities and negotiate the price. | | 19 / | You are a volunteer first-aid worker. You prefer to: | | | | Work on site, in the aid stations. | | | | Conduct sensibilisation campaigns and teach first-aid classes. | | 20 / | You receive an award from the Friends of the Museum for your: | | | | Research on the origins of certain exhibits. | | | | Effective compilation of donations and book keeping. | | 21 / | You are a journalist. Your report is: | | | | An investigation on marine pollution, because you're interested in pollution clean-up techniques.
| | | | A documentary on ocean beds, because you are attracted by their beauty. | | 22 / | When hiking in the mountains, you are the one who: | | | | Guides the group to the desired spot. | | | | Makes the most of the trip by discovering new plants, swimming in the lakes etc. | | 23 / | Assuming equal pay and conditions, in a pharmaceutical laboratory, you would be the: | | | | Director of research on autoimmune diseases. | | | | Head of public and institutional relations. | | 24 / | You participate in a street market in your town. You help to: | | | | Prepare the site and unload boxes. | | | | Index prices and keep accounts. | | 25 / | You’re creating an employment association with some friends. You: | | | | Welcome clients looking for work. | | | | Collect and organize the job offers. | | 26 / | You are volunteering at a hospital for sick children, you: | | | | Entertain them by having them participate in artistic activities. | | | | Comfort and console the children by listening to them and caring for them.
| | 27 / | Which activity would you choose to supplement your income? | | | | Gardening or repairing small objects. | | | | Tutoring or childcare. | | 28 / | You discover a time travel machine. How do you use it? | | | | To visit the future in order to bring back tomorrow’s technology. | | | | To visit the past in order to repair our previous mistakes and make the world better. | | 29 / | Your laboratory has discovered a cure for cancer. What was your role? | | | | You initiated the research project and fundraising. | | | | You carried out the laboratory tests. | | 30 / | Which qualities do you value the most? | | | | Humility and selflessness: the foundations of human relationships. | | | | Innovation and originality: the source of all creation. | | 31 / | A scientific adventure park hires you to: | | | | Occupy a managerial position. | | | | Occupy a research position on volcanic activity. | | 32 / | Weather forecasting is your passion. How do you take your measurements? | | | | You set up a mini weather station which records the temperature. | | | | You methodically record your observations, day after day. | | 33 / | You work in a pet store. What do you enjoy most? | | | | Observing animals. | | | | Dealing with clients. | | 34 / | You have more confidence in: | | | | Your ability to make contact with others . | | | | Your creative talent and your intuition. | | 35 / | You’ve just announced to your spouse that you’ve been fired. What do you do? | | | | You communicate in “project mode”: how to bounce back, which initiatives to take… | | | | You communicate in “artist mode”: you express your emotions and your feelings. | | 36 / | Your company has received a prize for technical innovation. What was your role? | | | | Engineer, you participated in the development phase. | | | | Project manager, you led the experimental research team. | | 37 / | You are entering a competition. Which one do you choose? | | | | A race or triathlon. | | | | A poetry or literature contest. | | 38 / | You are a member of a parliamentary committee. Which one? | | | | Science and Technology: The impact of GPS (Global Positionning System) on automobile driving. | | | | Art and Culture: Integrating graffiti as a form of artistic expression. | | 39 / | You work at a music school. You are: | | | | A musician. | | | | In charge of relations with students, parents and teachers. | | 40 / | Which do you enjoy most? | | | | Working outdoors. | | | | Helping others. | | 41 / | Your friends and family often turn to you for your: | | | | Hands-on knowledge and your DIY skills. | | | | Artistic sense (in order to help them with interior decorating, choosing clothes and accessories, etc.) | | 42 / | As a secondary school student, you were elected as a delegate to the school board for: | | | | Your communication skills and ability to build interpersonnal contact. | | | | Your natural authority when motivating others and leading an action. | | 43 / | While on vacation, you taste a local liqueur, the recipe for which is a jealously guarded secret: | | | | As someone who enjoys getting to the bottom of things, you try to find out the main ingredient. | | | | You decide to advertise the product and think of catchy ideas and slogans. | | 44 / | You are helping your friends to organize their wedding. | | | | Because you’re a nature lover, you make a list of parks that would make beautiful backdrops for their wedding photos. | | | | You prepare the invitations and draw up a seating plan. | | 45 / | Your holiday home requires renovation. Budget constraints aside, you prefer to: | | | | Supervise the work of all the various craftsman. | | | | Perform the smaller jobs yourself. | | 46 / | Committed to the protection of endangered species: | | | | You conduct a major study on the impact of global warming. | | | | You build shelters to protect them. | | 47 / | You are a manager in a multinational corporation. What are you in charge of? | | | | Business development in emerging markets. | | | | Cost controlling for offshore activities. | | 48 / | Which kind of humanitarian mission would you enjoy most? | | | | Participating in the reconstruction of a poor region devastated by a natural disaster. | | | | Participating in a psychological support unit for victims of the disaster. | | 49 / | It's your sister’s birthday, which kind of gift do you choose? | | | | A decorative object that will look nice in her apartment. | | | | You list all the items she might want, and choose the most usefull one. | | 50 / | You prefer: | | | | Studying theories and being involved in developing knowledge. | | | | Being on the ground and having a “physical” job. | | 51 / | Congratulations! You’ve succeeded. | | | | You have been accepted by a famous school of economics. | | | | You have received the title, “Best Craftworker”. | | 52 / | Assuming equal pay and conditions, which function would you prefer to carry out in a middle or secondary school? | | | | School psychologist. | | | | Teacher in charge of planning educational excursions. | | 53 / | You work in an architect’s office. You contribute mostly to: | | | | The development of artistic projects: frescoes, urban development, parks, etc. | | | | The monitoring of projects and deadlines. | | 54 / | You are the financial and administrative director of a small business. Which do you prefer? | | | | Leading and managing the members of your team. | | | | Verifying and monitoring statistical, accounting and institutional records. | | 55 / | Which do you enjoy most? | | | | Dreaming and expressing yourself. | | | | Leading and motivating. | | 56 / | Which trade would you prefer to work in? | | | | Crafts – working with your hands. | | | | Engineering – analyzing complex situations. | | 57 / | You are volunteering in a charitable event, which role are you most comfortable in? | | | | Comforting the needy. | | | | Organizing the fundraising. | | 58 / | You work in the wine sector. You: | | | | Harvest the grapes and participate in the development of the vineyard. | | | | Test new winemaking technologies. | | 59 / | You’ve been asked to help organize a charity gala: | | | | You take care of the public relations. | | | | You find the sponsors. | | 60 / | In ancient Roman times, which position would you have occupied? | | | | Philospher - who would pass on his/her deep thoughts to the people around. | | | | Scribe - you write down the law. | | | | | | | Part 2/2: Questions 61-84..
For these questions, please indicate to what extent the given sentence corresponds to you by selecting one of the options given below (regardless of context: professional or non-professional):
: Not something I would enjoy
: Something I would somewhat enjoy
: Something I would enjoy
: Something I would enjoy very much | | | | | | | 61 / | Participating in an outdoor sport. | | | | | | | | | | | | 62 / | Working with your hands. | | | | | | | | | | | | 63 / | Learning to identify constellations. | | | | | | | | | | | | 64 / | Exploring the features of a new mobile phone. | | | | | | | | | | | | 65 / | Participating in a theatre workshop. | | | | | | | | | | | | 66 / | Decorating furniture, delftware, etc. | | | | | | | | | | | | 67 / | Giving moral support to people when they’re sick. | | | | | | | | | | | | 68 / | Introducing friends to your favorite restaurant. | | | | | | | | | | | | 69 / | Creating a trading company. | | | | | | | | | | | | 70 / | Directing a hotel. | | | | | | | | | | | | 71 / | Scheduling family chores. | | | | | | | | | | | | 72 / | Doing your accounts. | | | | | | | | | | | | 73 / | Having a job in sports. | | | | | | | | | | | | 74 / | Repairing an appliance. | | | | | | | | | | | | 75 / | Learning a new language. | | | | | | | | | | | | 76 / | Studying a complex scientific discipline. | | | | | | | | | | | | 77 / | Visiting the “XXI Century Art” exhibition. | | | | | | | | | | | | 78 / | Writing a screenplay or a TV documentary. | | | | | | | | | | | | 79 / | Volunteering to answer phones for a suicide hotline. | | | | | | | | | | | | 80 / | Giving private lessons or tutoring. | | | | | | | | | | | | 81 / | Seek adventure. | | | | | | | | | | | | 82 / | Leading your neighbourhood sports association. | | | | | | | | | | | | 83 / | Sorting files. | | | | | | | | | | | | 84 / | Scrutinizing survey results. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Top of Form Professional Interest Inventory is based on Holland’s (RIASEC) typology, a worldwide reference for educational and vocational guidance.
This questionnaire consists of 84 questions and is broken into two sections (12 minutes respectively). There are no right or wrong answers.Part 1/2: Questions 1-60.
For each question, choose the answer which describes you best. | | | | | | | 1 / | On the sports field, you tend to be: | | | | The coach who uses his knowledge and experience to improve the team performance. | | | | The referee who applies and interprets the game according to the rules. | | 2 / | The company where you work is being …show more content…
reorganized. Which position would you prefer? (assuming equal pay and conditions) | | | | Head of design in the advertising department. | | | | Head of finance and accounts department. | | 3 / | You want to offer your services to a retirement home. What do you do? | | | | You organize well-being classes and discussion groups. | | | | You organize a schedule for the residents to pass their time. | | 4 / | What skills are you mostly known and appreciated for? | | | | Your ability to do things with your hands and your practical mindset. | | | | Your artistic talent and your creativity. | | 5 / | You are a student. Choose a topic for your thesis: | | | | “Doing Business in Duty Free Zones: Skill Redeployment”. | | | | “The State of Genetics Research Since the Year 2000” | | 6 / | You like to go to the woods to: | | | | Collect mushrooms or cut firewood. | | | | Find an inspiring location to paint or draw. | | 7 / | To make a chocolate cake: | | | | Conscientious, you carefully follow the recipe. | | | | Experienced with cooking, you don't need to follow the recipe to the letter. | | 8 / | You work in the armed forces. What is your role? | | | | Head of research and strategy. | | | | Head of logistic and supply. | | 9 / | You could become famous for which of the following activities? | | | | Writing a book or a song. | | | | Starting your own business. | | 10 / | Choose your favourite television programme: | | | | A documentary about the Second World War. | | | | A recording of a musical. | | 11 / | Which advertising job function would you prefer? | | | | Creating new concepts. | | | | Leading and managing the design team. | | 12 / | You dream of becoming minister of: | | | | Finance, so you can juggle large budgets! | | | | Culture, so you can cherish and appreciate the culture and heritage of your country everyday. | | 13 / | You would say that you tend to have a: | | | | Thirst for knowledge. | | | | Desire to help others. | | 14 / | Which company report would you prefer to review? | | | | The financial trends and results of the company. | | | | The new technology report. | | 15 / | You are supporting a candidate in a political campaign. Your role is to: | | | | Distribute tracts and participate in neighbourhood meetings. | | | | Analyse the polls and calculate the statistics. | | 16 / | Assuming equal pay and conditions, which amusement park position would you choose? | | | | At headquarters: in charge of business development. | | | | On site: landscape gardener. | | 17 / | You want to go for a hike with some friends: | | | | The trip is your idea and you suggest extra, fun activities. | | | | Once the destination has been chosen, you plan the itinerary and organize the stops. | | 18 / | You work in real estate: | | | | Civil engineer – you supervise house construction. | | | | Property developer – you find the opportunities and negotiate the price. | | 19 / | You are a volunteer first-aid worker. You prefer to: | | | | Work on site, in the aid stations. | | | | Conduct sensibilisation campaigns and teach first-aid classes. | | 20 / | You receive an award from the Friends of the Museum for your: | | | | Research on the origins of certain exhibits. | | | | Effective compilation of donations and book keeping. | | 21 / | You are a journalist. Your report is: | | | | An investigation on marine pollution, because you're interested in pollution clean-up techniques.
| | | | A documentary on ocean beds, because you are attracted by their beauty. | | 22 / | When hiking in the mountains, you are the one who: | | | | Guides the group to the desired spot. | | | | Makes the most of the trip by discovering new plants, swimming in the lakes etc. | | 23 / | Assuming equal pay and conditions, in a pharmaceutical laboratory, you would be the: | | | | Director of research on autoimmune diseases. | | | | Head of public and institutional relations. | | 24 / | You participate in a street market in your town. You help to: | | | | Prepare the site and unload boxes. | | | | Index prices and keep accounts. | | 25 / | You’re creating an employment association with some friends. You: | | | | Welcome clients looking for work. | | | | Collect and organize the job offers. | | 26 / | You are volunteering at a hospital for sick children, you: | | | | Entertain them by having them participate in artistic activities. | | | | Comfort and console the children by listening to them and caring for them.
| | 27 / | Which activity would you choose to supplement your income? | | | | Gardening or repairing small objects. | | | | Tutoring or childcare. | | 28 / | You discover a time travel machine. How do you use it? | | | | To visit the future in order to bring back tomorrow’s technology. | | | | To visit the past in order to repair our previous mistakes and make the world better. | | 29 / | Your laboratory has discovered a cure for cancer. What was your role? | | | | You initiated the research project and fundraising. | | | | You carried out the laboratory tests. | | 30 / | Which qualities do you value the most? | | | | Humility and selflessness: the foundations of human relationships. | | | | Innovation and originality: the source of all creation. | | 31 / | A scientific adventure park hires you to: | | | | Occupy a managerial position. | | | | Occupy a research position on volcanic activity. | | 32 / | Weather forecasting is your passion. How do you take your measurements? | | | | You set up a mini weather station which records the temperature. | | | | You methodically record your observations, day after day. | | 33 / | You work in a pet store. What do you enjoy most? | | | | Observing animals. | | | | Dealing with clients. | | 34 / | You have more confidence in: | | | | Your ability to make contact with others . | | | | Your creative talent and your intuition. | | 35 / | You’ve just announced to your spouse that you’ve been fired. What do you do? | | | | You communicate in “project mode”: how to bounce back, which initiatives to take… | | | | You communicate in “artist mode”: you express your emotions and your feelings. | | 36 / | Your company has received a prize for technical innovation. What was your role? | | | | Engineer, you participated in the development phase. | | | | Project manager, you led the experimental research team. | | 37 / | You are entering a competition. Which one do you choose? | | | | A race or triathlon. | | | | A poetry or literature contest. | | 38 / | You are a member of a parliamentary committee. Which one? | | | | Science and Technology: The impact of GPS (Global Positionning System) on automobile driving. | | | | Art and Culture: Integrating graffiti as a form of artistic expression. | | 39 / | You work at a music school. You are: | | | | A musician. | | | | In charge of relations with students, parents and teachers. | | 40 / | Which do you enjoy most? | | | | Working outdoors. | | | | Helping others. | | 41 / | Your friends and family often turn to you for your: | | | | Hands-on knowledge and your DIY skills. | | | | Artistic sense (in order to help them with interior decorating, choosing clothes and accessories, etc.) | | 42 / | As a secondary school student, you were elected as a delegate to the school board for: | | | | Your communication skills and ability to build interpersonnal contact. | | | | Your natural authority when motivating others and leading an action. | | 43 / | While on vacation, you taste a local liqueur, the recipe for which is a jealously guarded secret: | | | | As someone who enjoys getting to the bottom of things, you try to find out the main ingredient. | | | | You decide to advertise the product and think of catchy ideas and slogans. | | 44 / | You are helping your friends to organize their wedding. | | | | Because you’re a nature lover, you make a list of parks that would make beautiful backdrops for their wedding photos. | | | | You prepare the invitations and draw up a seating plan. | | 45 / | Your holiday home requires renovation. Budget constraints aside, you prefer to: | | | | Supervise the work of all the various craftsman. | | | | Perform the smaller jobs yourself. | | 46 / | Committed to the protection of endangered species: | | | | You conduct a major study on the impact of global warming. | | | | You build shelters to protect them. | | 47 / | You are a manager in a multinational corporation. What are you in charge of? | | | | Business development in emerging markets. | | | | Cost controlling for offshore activities. | | 48 / | Which kind of humanitarian mission would you enjoy most? | | | | Participating in the reconstruction of a poor region devastated by a natural disaster. | | | | Participating in a psychological support unit for victims of the disaster. | | 49 / | It's your sister’s birthday, which kind of gift do you choose? | | | | A decorative object that will look nice in her apartment. | | | | You list all the items she might want, and choose the most usefull one. | | 50 / | You prefer: | | | | Studying theories and being involved in developing knowledge. | | | | Being on the ground and having a “physical” job. | | 51 / | Congratulations! You’ve succeeded. | | | | You have been accepted by a famous school of economics. | | | | You have received the title, “Best Craftworker”. | | 52 / | Assuming equal pay and conditions, which function would you prefer to carry out in a middle or secondary school? | | | | School psychologist. | | | | Teacher in charge of planning educational excursions. | | 53 / | You work in an architect’s office. You contribute mostly to: | | | | The development of artistic projects: frescoes, urban development, parks, etc. | | | | The monitoring of projects and deadlines. | | 54 / | You are the financial and administrative director of a small business. Which do you prefer? | | | | Leading and managing the members of your team. | | | | Verifying and monitoring statistical, accounting and institutional records. | | 55 / | Which do you enjoy most? | | | | Dreaming and expressing yourself. | | | | Leading and motivating. | | 56 / | Which trade would you prefer to work in? | | | | Crafts – working with your hands. | | | | Engineering – analyzing complex situations. | | 57 / | You are volunteering in a charitable event, which role are you most comfortable in? | | | | Comforting the needy. | | | | Organizing the fundraising. | | 58 / | You work in the wine sector. You: | | | | Harvest the grapes and participate in the development of the vineyard. | | | | Test new winemaking technologies. | | 59 / | You’ve been asked to help organize a charity gala: | | | | You take care of the public relations. | | | | You find the sponsors. | | 60 / | In ancient Roman times, which position would you have occupied? | | | | Philospher - who would pass on his/her deep thoughts to the people around. | | | | Scribe - you write down the law. | | | | | | | Part 2/2: Questions 61-84..
For these questions, please indicate to what extent the given sentence corresponds to you by selecting one of the options given below (regardless of context: professional or non-professional):
: Not something I would enjoy
: Something I would somewhat enjoy
: Something I would enjoy
: Something I would enjoy very much | | | | | | | 61 / | Participating in an outdoor sport. | | | | | | | | | | | | 62 / | Working with your hands. | | | | | | | | | | | | 63 / | Learning to identify constellations. | | | | | | | | | | | | 64 / | Exploring the features of a new mobile phone. | | | | | | | | | | | | 65 / | Participating in a theatre workshop. | | | | | | | | | | | | 66 / | Decorating furniture, delftware, etc. | | | | | | | | | | | | 67 / | Giving moral support to people when they’re sick. | | | | | | | | | | | | 68 / | Introducing friends to your favorite restaurant. | | | | | | | | | | | | 69 / | Creating a trading company. | | | | | | | | | | | | 70 / | Directing a hotel. | | | | | | | | | | | | 71 / | Scheduling family chores. | | | | | | | | | | | | 72 / | Doing your accounts. | | | | | | | | | | | | 73 / | Having a job in sports. | | | | | | | | | | | | 74 / | Repairing an appliance. | | | | | | | | | | | | 75 / | Learning a new language. | | | | | | | | | | | | 76 / | Studying a complex scientific discipline. | | | | | | | | | | | | 77 / | Visiting the “XXI Century Art” exhibition. | | | | | | | | | | | | 78 / | Writing a screenplay or a TV documentary. | | | | | | | | | | | | 79 / | Volunteering to answer phones for a suicide hotline. | | | | | | | | | | | | 80 / | Giving private lessons or tutoring. | | | | | | | | | | | | 81 / | Seek adventure. | | | | | | | | | | | | 82 / | Leading your neighbourhood sports association. | | | | | | | | | | | | 83 / | Sorting files. | | | | | | | | | | | | 84 / | Scrutinizing survey results. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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