For each question, circle the one answer that sounds most like you. There are no right or wrong answers — be honest! At the end, count up your letters using the scoring key.
1At the weekend, I'd most enjoy…
R
Building or fixing something with my hands
I
Researching a topic I'm curious about
A
Making art, music, or writing a story
2In a group project I usually…
E
Take charge and organise the team
S
Make sure everyone is included and happy
C
Keep track of details, deadlines and notes
3My favourite type of school lesson is…
I
Science — I love experiments and finding out how things work
A
Art or Drama — being creative excites me
S
PSHE or English — discussing feelings and ideas
4If I had £500 I'd most likely…
R
Buy tools, kit or equipment for a hobby
E
Start a small business or invest it
C
Save it carefully in a spreadsheet budget
5When I've got a problem I tend to…
I
Research it thoroughly before deciding
S
Talk it through with someone I trust
A
Go with my gut feeling and intuition
6I feel most proud when I…
R
Make or build something that actually works
E
Convince others to follow my idea
S
Help someone solve a problem or feel better
7My ideal working environment would be…
R
Outdoors or in a workshop/lab
C
A tidy office with clear systems
A
A creative studio with lots of freedom
8I find it most satisfying to…
S
Teach or explain something to someone else
I
Solve a complex puzzle or problem
E
Win a competition or achieve a target
9After school I'm most likely to be found…
A
Creating something — drawing, music, coding for fun
R
Playing sport, doing DIY or working on something physical
S
Volunteering, babysitting, or helping in the community
10When reading, I'm most drawn to…
I
Science, history or how-things-work books
E
Biographies of entrepreneurs or leaders
C
Guides, manuals or fact-based reference books
11I think the most important skill for success is…
E
Communication and the ability to persuade people
I
Analytical thinking and logic
S
Empathy and understanding others
12If I could shadow any professional for a day, I'd choose…
R
An engineer, mechanic or architect
A
A filmmaker, game designer or musician
C
An accountant, lawyer or data analyst
13My friends would describe me as…
S
Kind, caring and a great listener
E
Confident, ambitious and competitive
I
Thoughtful, curious and a bit of a geek
14I'd feel most uncomfortable if my job required me to…
A
Follow the same routine every single day
R
Sit at a desk all day with no physical activity
C
Work without clear instructions or deadlines
15In 10 years, I most want to be…
E
Running my own company or leading a team
S
Making a positive difference in my community
I
An expert in my field, respected for my knowledge
Count how many times you circled each letter (R, I, A, S, E, C) and write the totals below. Your top 1 or 2 letters form your Holland Code!
🔧 Realistic (R)
You like working with tools, machines, or outdoors. Practical, hands-on, and grounded.
Careers: Electrician · Civil Engineer · Paramedic · Pilot · Architect
🔬 Investigative (I)
You love research, analysis and figuring out how things work. Curious and analytical.
Careers: Scientist · Doctor · Data Analyst · Software Engineer · Researcher
🎨 Artistic (A)
You thrive on creativity, self-expression, and imagination. Original and open-minded.
Careers: Graphic Designer · Actor · Journalist · Architect · Game Developer
🤝 Social (S)
You're motivated by helping, teaching and connecting with others. Empathetic and warm.
Careers: Teacher · Nurse · Social Worker · Counsellor · Youth Worker
💼 Enterprising (E)
You like leading, persuading, and taking initiative. Ambitious and goal-driven.
Careers: Entrepreneur · Lawyer · Marketing Manager · Sales Director · Politician
📋 Conventional (C)
You enjoy structure, accuracy and working with data or systems. Reliable and organised.
Careers: Accountant · Bank Manager · Administrator · Data Entry · Actuary
My Holland Code is:
Write your top 1–2 letters, e.g. "SE" or "RI". This is your career personality type!