Holland Code guides
Holland Code (RIASEC) Guides
Start with the six interest themes, compare common three-letter codes or go straight to the career list. Each guide is designed to help you form a better next experiment, not label yourself.
Take the free Holland Code testThe six RIASEC types
Understand the six interest themes before deciding which one sounds most like you.
Realistic (R) Holland Code: Traits, Work and Careers
Understand the Realistic RIASEC theme, how it changes a Holland Code and which hands-on work environments and careers are worth exploring.
Investigative (I) Holland Code: Traits, Work and Careers
Understand the Investigative RIASEC theme, how it shapes a Holland Code and which research, analytical and problem-solving careers fit it.
Artistic (A) Holland Code: Traits, Work and Careers
Understand the Artistic RIASEC theme, how it changes a Holland Code and which creative, design and expressive careers are worth exploring.
Social (S) Holland Code: Traits, Work and Careers
Understand the Social RIASEC theme, how it shapes a Holland Code and which teaching, helping and people-centred careers may fit.
Enterprising (E) Holland Code: Traits, Work and Careers
Understand the Enterprising RIASEC theme, how it shapes a Holland Code and which leadership, sales and business-building careers may fit.
Conventional (C) Holland Code: Traits, Work and Careers
Understand the Conventional RIASEC theme, how it shapes a Holland Code and which organised, financial and systems-focused careers may fit.
Three-letter combinations
A three-letter code is a clue about how three interests work together, not a label.
IAS Holland Code: Meaning, Work Style and Career Ideas
Learn what the IAS Holland Code means, how Investigative, Artistic and Social interests combine, and which careers may fit this profile.
RIA Holland Code: Meaning, Work Style and Career Ideas
Learn what the RIA Holland Code means, how Realistic, Investigative and Artistic interests combine, and which practical creative careers may fit.
SEC Holland Code: Meaning, Work Style and Career Ideas
Learn what the SEC Holland Code means, how Social, Enterprising and Conventional interests combine, and which people, service and operations careers may fit.
Understand the model
Plain-language answers about the model, career ideas and practical use.
Holland Code vs RIASEC: What Is the Difference?
Holland Code and RIASEC are closely related. Learn what each term means, how a three-letter code is formed and how to use both without overinterpreting them.
Holland Code Careers: Career Ideas by RIASEC Type
Explore Holland Code career ideas for all six RIASEC themes, how to read a three-letter code and how to test career options before committing.