RIASEC
People with these interests like work that's practical and hands-on; for example, these people would enjoy working with animals, being outside, or working with tools.
What is Realistic?
A public school district that serves Montgomery County, Maryland. With 210 schools in 2023, it is the largest school district in the state of Maryland.
What is Montgomery County Public Schools? (MCPS)
WSM, MCPS, Universities at Shady Grove, and Montgomery College are...
What are key players or stakeholders ?
Jose enjoys being President of the SGA (Student Government Association) and being Vice President of the National Honor Society. What category/code best describes his career interests?
What is Enterprising? (The Persuaders)
What career would fit into the realistic category?
Examples include: landscaper, electrician, automotive engineer
People with these interests like work that has to do with ideas and thinking; for example, they would like searching for facts or figuring out problems.
What is Investigative?
A strong and active organization of parents and teachers working together on behalf of students
What is the PTA ? (Parent Teacher Association)
Guideline for how you will function within the building and who your network of support will be
What is the Site Logistics Plan ? ( SLP)
Jasmine enjoys working in groups, tutoring students at her school, and being part of the peer counseling class where she gets to mentor her fellow classmates. What category/code best describes her career interests?
What is Social ? (The Helpers)
What two careers would fit into the investigative category?
Examples include: chemist, scientist, mechanical engineer
People with these interests like persuading and leading, making decisions, and taking risks for profit.
What is enterprising?
Common language to help students self-identify, meaningful and viable career path that matches their interests.
What is RIASEC ? (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional)
Give a quick elevator pitch about who you are to a 6th or 9th grade student
What is a Career Advising Coach? Answers will vary :)
Jerome enjoys acting in school plays, being a member of art club where he gets to make art for his school, and loves being on the school's dance team. What category/code best describes his career interests?
What is Artistic ? (The Creators)
What three careers would fit into the social category?
Examples include: teachers, nurses, counselors
People with these interests enjoy working in careers with clear rules and having a strong leader.
What is conventional?
Standard that prepares graduates for success in college and the workforce by ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to complete entry-level credit-bearing college courses and work in high-wage and high-demand industries
What is Pillar 3: College and Career Readiness ? (CCR)
Students should be able to describe their own...
What are strengths, interests and values?
Janet enjoys being a member of Mu Alpha Theta (math club) at her high school, loves conducting science experiments in science class, and enjoys coding in computer class. What category/code best describes her career interests?
What is Investigative ? (The Thinkers)
What four careers would fit into the conventional category?
Examples include: secretary, clerk, computer programmer, loan officer
People with these interests like working with others and helping them learn and grow.
What is social?
Responsible in Montgomery County to address Pillar 3’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) mandate by guiding MCPS middle and high school students as they navigate their future career paths
What is a MoCo Cap? (Montgomery County Career Advisory Program)
Your interests + the right environment =
What is a great fit ?
Jacob enjoys following a set plan, loves being responsible for details, and dreams of being a Paralegal. What category/code best describes his career interests?
What is Conventional? ( The Organizers )
What five careers would fit into the artistic category?
Examples include: model, actor, dancer, fashion designer, chef