Strong Interest Inventory

The Strong Interest Inventory (SII) is a psychological test used in career assessment. It is also frequently used for educational guidance as one of the most popular personality assessment tools. The test was developed in 1927 by psychologist E.K. Strong, Jr. to help people exiting the military find suitable jobs. It was revised later by Jo-Ida Hansen, and David Campbell. The modern version is based on the typology (Holland Codes) of psychologist John L. Holland. The newly revised inventory consists of 291 items, each of which asks you to indicate your preference from three responses.

The Strong measures interests, not skills or abilities, and the results can help guide you toward rewarding careers, work activities, education programs, and leisure activities - all based on your interests.

The Strong can be a valuable tool in helping you identify your interests, enabling you to:

* achieve satisfaction at work.

* identify career options consistent with your interests.

* choose appropriate education and training relevant to your interests.

* maintain balance between your work and leisure activities.

* understand aspects of your personality most closely associated with your interests.

* determine your preferred learning environments.

* learn about your preferences for leadership, risk taking and teamwork.

* use interests in shaping your career direction.

* decide on a focus for the future.

* direct your own career exploration at various stages in your life.

The Strong Interest Inventory has six (6) sections –

General Themes – Description of the interrelationship between Holland Codes and -
Interests
Work activities
Potential skills
Personal values

Basic Interest Scales – Identification of your Highest Holland Code Themes, Holland Theme Code, Standard Score, and Interest LevelsBasic Interest Scales point to work activities, projects, course work, and leisure activities that are personally motivating and rewarding.The Interest Scale Levels are Very Little, Little, Moderate, high, and Very High. Your Basic Interest Scales Report will give you your TOP FIVE Interest Areas and the Areas of Least Interest.

Occupational Scales – Comparison of your likes and dislikes with those people who are satisfied working in various occupations.The Occupational Scales matches your interests to 122 occupations. Your score matched the likes and dislikes of people who are working in and are satisfied that career. The occupations are an example of a larger job cluster. The TOP TEN Occupations are the careers that most closely match your interests. Within each Holland Code Theme, you will find careers that you are Dissimilar, Midrange, or Similar to your score, likes, and dislikes.

Personal Style Scales – Description of relationship between Holland Code Themes, work styles, learning, risk taking, and team work. Examples of Personal Style Scales include –
Working with People
Enjoying helping others
Preferring practical learning environments
Preferring short-term training
Taking charge of others
Taking risks
Making quick decisions
Working on teams

Profile Summary – Overview of Your Highest Themes, Theme code, Top Five Interest Areas, Areas of Least Interest, Top Ten Strong Occupations, Occupations of Dissimilar Interest, and Personal Style Scales Preferences
Response Summary – Summary of the Occupations, Subject Areas, Activities, Leisure Activities, People, and Characteristics Sections. You receive information about the number of responses in each section that were Strongly Like, Like, Indifferent, Dislike, or Strong Dislike.