Your interests
Interests. Interests are things that you enjoy doing. Identifying your interests can help you define the ideas and pursuits that engage you, and are likely to be important in satisfying work. Being aware of your interests can also help you to identify industries or sectors that appeal to you.
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You will be happier doing a job you like (matches your interests) than the one you dislike.
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Not everything you enjoy doing will provide you with a good income. It is important to balance what you enjoy, what you are good at (your skills), and what jobs are available.
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You may not enjoy every part of your job, but you should enjoy most of it.
Sometimes people take any job without thinking about if they like the job. They learn that there are some tasks they like to do. And there are other tasks they don’t like to do.
Finding a job that has tasks or duties that are interesting to you will make the job more enjoyable, and you will be more motivated to keep that job. You’ll also do a better in the job and will be more likely to be promoted.
Interests are what you like to do at work. You can choose a career based on your interests.
Here are reasons to pick a job that matches your interests:
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You will be happier doing a job you like (matches your interests) than one you dislike.
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Not everything you enjoy doing will provide you with a good income. It is important to balance what you enjoy, what you are good at (your skills), and what jobs are available.
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You may not enjoy every part of your job, but you should enjoy most of it.
The interest code uses the following words to describe the six interest groups:
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R = Realistic people are DOERS. Realistic people like to work with their hands, either with plants and animals or tools. They like to fix things.
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I = Investigative people are THINKERS. Investigative people like to analyze data and solve problems. They usually prefer to work independently.
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A = Artistic people are CREATORS. Artistic people often enjoy making things or performing in front of other people. They like flexibility in their lives.
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S = Social people are HELPERS. Social people like to work with other people, often on teams. They enjoy counselling or caring for others.
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E = Enterprising people are PERSUADERS. Enterprising people like to start projects and make decisions. They often enjoy selling things or managing other people.
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C = Conventional people are ORGANIZERS. Convention
What Are Your Interests?
Find out your interests by completing the assessments below.
http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/sPages/interestAssessment.cfm
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