The six areas of interest, often referred to as RIASEC, are:
- Realistic — People who like practical, hands-on work such as building, repairing, or working outdoors.
- Investigative — People who enjoy researching, analyzing, and problem-solving, often involving science and intellectual inquiry.
- Artistic — People who are drawn to creative, expressive work involving art, design, music, or writing.
- Social — People who like to help, teach, advise, or care for others in cooperative environments.
- Enterprising — People who enjoy leading, persuading, managing business projects, and making decisions.
- Conventional — People who like structured tasks, organizing information, following procedures, and working in office settings.
These categories correspond to groups of careers that match those interests and are widely used for career exploration and planning.
