JOB SEARCH MANUAL

Place check marks under the Like column for those activities you like to do. Check under Dislike for those you are indifferent to, have never done, or do not like.

Interpretation of Interests

Everyone is different, so your interest scores are unique to yourself. However, it is possible to predict where you will best fit into the world of work.

Beside each interest category write its rank for you. That is, the category with the most L's will rank #1, the category with the least will rank # 6.

_____ (R) Realistic

People who like making things with their hands, have good motor coordination, a special manual dexterity and physical strength, belong to this group. They prefer jobs such as mechanic, construction worker, or laboratory technician.

_____ (I) Investigative

Investigative people like to do research, to try to understand phenomena, and usually prefer working alone or in a small group, rather than working with the public. They look for the following types of jobs: biologist, engineer, researcher, meteorologist, economist, astronomist, taxidermist, dietician, television repair person, psychiatrist, chemical technician, computer operator, or statistician.

_____ (A) Artistic

People who fit this type of personality express themselves by their artwork. They don't like to be enclosed by rigid structure, are often introverted and don't care much for social activities . They often have closed temperaments and let themselves be guided by their emotions. You find this type of person among hairdressers, actors, composers, authors, poets, dance instructors, orchestra conductors, camera people, clowns, producers, stage-designers, scene-painters, photographers, translators, or window-dressers.

_____ (S) Social

These type of people look for jobs where they can enter into relations with other people and give others help, whether it be as a teacher, nurse, playground supervisor, orientation counsellor, social worker, manpower agent, parole officer, bartender, head waiter/ waitress, waiter/waitress, swimming instructor, complaints clerk, physiotherapeutic helper, janitor, guardian, investigator, or ambulance attendant.

_____ (E) Enterprising

Enterprising people express themselves easily and are good at convincing others to think the same way they do. They look for positions with power and prestige, and you often find them in jobs such as real estate agent, seller, sports promoter, buyer, hotel manager, manufacturer, bank credit manager, administrator, foreperson, head chef, or sales representative.

_____ (C) Conventional

People who fit the conventional type look for order, minute detail, and structured work. They appreciate jobs where rules and orders are clear and where they can demonstrate their ability to carefully complete tasks they have been asked to do. You often find them in jobs linked to the business world, such as office clerk, superintendent of inventory, distributor, computer programmer, secretary, cashier, sewing machine operator, bookkeeper, filing clerk, telephone operator, warehouse person or shopkeeper.

Using the occupations given with each characteristic or others that occur to you, list the jobs that best suit your interests.

Occupation	Do you require more training?	Are there any other barriers for you? Please specify.