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What are "interest areas"?
Most people have a combination of interests, and most careers represent a mix of two or three interest areas. The career information in your score report intentionally shows careers that vary based on what your interest areas may be. These interest areas are from the Holland framework—the most well-known and widely used tool in career advising—which includes six dimensions that are mapped to work environments (see the table below for an overview). To find out more about yourself and get a personalized list of careers that align with your interest areas, take the BigFuture career quiz.
| Interest Areas in Score Report | Holland Framework | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Doers | Realistic | Good for students who like to do and make things and enjoy being outdoors |
| Thinkers | Investigative | Good for students who like to analyze and solve problems |
| Creators | Artistic | Good for students who enjoy using their imagination and being creative |
| Helpers | Social | Good for students who want to help other people in some way |
| Persuaders | Enterprising | Good for students who enjoy leading others, growing a business, and making financial gains |
| Organizers | Conventional | Good for students who are meticulous and enjoy math and compiling information |