Holland Code (RIASEC)
Practical, hands-on activities
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People with Realistic interests tend to enjoy practical, hands-on activities and working with tools, machines, or physical materials, with a focus on tangible results.
Analyzing and solving problems
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People with Investigative interests tend to enjoy observing, analyzing, and solving complex problems, often in scientific or research-oriented work.
Creative, expressive work
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People with Artistic interests tend to enjoy creative, expressive work such as design, writing, music, or visual arts, often in settings that leave room for originality.
Helping and working with people
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People with Social interests tend to enjoy helping, teaching, and caring for others, and work that involves communication and building relationships.
Leading and persuading others
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People with Enterprising interests tend to enjoy leading, persuading, and influencing others, often in business, sales, or management settings where they can take initiative.
Organized, detail-focused work
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People with Conventional interests tend to enjoy structured, organized work with clear procedures, such as working with data, records, and detailed information.
Interest Profile
What the Holland Profile Shows for Actuaries
Actuaries’ Holland profile places Conventional interests first, followed by Investigative and Enterprising interests. Conventional interests concern organizing information and working with structured details. Investigative interests involve examining questions and analyzing information, while Enterprising interests involve persuading others or taking initiative in group and business settings.
The profile’s main distinction is the stronger emphasis on Conventional interests, with Investigative interests also present and Enterprising interests less prominent. Together, these areas describe an interest pattern spanning structured information, inquiry, and influence. For actuaries, the profile offers a broad description of the kinds of activities represented by these interest areas, with organization at the center of the pattern.
Core Abilities
- Mathematical Reasoning: 91/100
- Inductive Reasoning: 78/100
- Number Facility: 78/100
- Category Flexibility: 75/100
- Deductive Reasoning: 75/100
- Oral Comprehension: 75/100
- Oral Expression: 75/100
- Written Comprehension: 75/100
- Written Expression: 75/100
- Information Ordering: 72/100
Source: O*NET Interests and Abilities data | Last updated: July 9, 2026