How to use CareerQuest
- Open the chat mentor (your Agent Builder agent). It will ask short questions about school subjects, hobbies, and what you enjoy.
- Answer in your own words. The mentor maps your answers to RIASEC interests and strengths.
- Get 3–5 "possible me" careers with plain-English reasons and a tiny project to try this week.
- Click a result to see abilities & knowledge areas from O*NET.
- Try a micro-project, then come back and tell the mentor what you liked (it will adapt).
What are RIASEC letters?
RIASEC is a simple way to describe what you enjoy. Most people are a mix of 2–3 letters (like I-A-S). Use this guide to learn what each letter means.
| Letter | Name | "You might like…" | Example careers |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | Realistic ("Doers") | Building, fixing, using hands, tools, or machines | Engineer, Mechanic, Athlete, Chef, Pilot |
| I | Investigative ("Thinkers") | Figuring out how things work, science, experiments, math | Scientist, Doctor, Data Analyst, Researcher |
| A | Artistic ("Creators") | Drawing, music, writing, acting, design, expressing ideas | Artist, Musician, Designer, Writer, Filmmaker |
| S | Social ("Helpers") | Teaching, caring, helping, counseling, teamwork | Teacher, Nurse, Coach, Counselor |
| E | Enterprising ("Persuaders") | Leading, organizing, selling, starting new things | Entrepreneur, Manager, Lawyer, Politician |
| C | Conventional ("Organizers") | Organizing, planning, working with details, numbers | Accountant, Librarian, Analyst, Office Manager |
What's next?
- Think of your top 2–3 letters.
- Open the chat mentor and tell it your letters or what you enjoy.
- Try one mini-project this week from the careers it suggests!
Privacy
No account needed. We don't store personal info. Results are generated from your answers and public job data.
Tips for parents
- Encourage curiosity; there's no "right" answer.
- Focus on strengths and experiments, not titles.
- Revisit monthly—the mentor evolves as your child does.