Use it when you want a quick, free read on your interests tied to real job listings; look elsewhere if you need a deep personality profile or non-US career data.
What it does
The O*NET Interest Profiler on mynextmove.org is the US Department of Labor's free version of the classic Holland RIASEC interest test. You answer questions about what you like doing, and it scores you on six interest types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional. It's a career tool, not a fortune-telling gimmick, and it doesn't pretend to know your future.
The part that sets it apart is what happens after the score. Your results connect to the O*NET occupation database, so you can browse jobs that match your interest pattern and see what they involve. It's a plain web tool with no account needed to take the test.
Treat it as a structured way to think about what you enjoy, not a verdict on what you should do. Interest is one piece of the picture; skills, pay, location and training all matter too.
What we like
- Completely free and run by the US Department of Labor
- Results link to a large, real occupation database
- Clear RIASEC scoring that's easy to understand
Watch out for
- US-focused job data, less useful outside the US
- Interest scores alone say nothing about skills or pay
Who it suits
A legitimate RIASEC career interest self-assessment
Who it may not suit
Anyone outside the US job market or looking for a full personality assessment.
How it compares
| Item | O*NET Interest Profiler | APA·Personality | CliftonStrengths（Gallup） |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | A legitimate RIASEC career interest self-assessment | Looking up a professional body's definition of personality and its resources | A formal assessment of workplace strength themes (34 themes) |
| Cost | Free | Free | Mainly paid |
| Format | Website | Website | Website |
| Score | – | – | – |
O*NET Interest Profiler: common questions
Do I need to pay or sign up?
No, the profiler is free and you can take it on the web.
What do the six letters mean?
They're the RIASEC interest types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional.
Will this tell me which job to take?
No, it shows jobs that match your interests; the decision is still yours.