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What interests you? What types of work related activities are you the happiest doing? Being aware of what interests you helps you choose work that you will be happy doing. It is particularly relevant to determining your short and long term career objectives.

Understanding your interests is very important assist you with your next career decision. It is also important to employers as well. Prospective employers want to be sure that the positions for which you have applied match your interests. When your interests match the activities involved in the work they are strong assets.

If you are unsure of your interest areas or wonder what positions can match your interest areas Holland's Interest Themes can help. Select the following links to read a description of each of the six interest themes and see which ones describe you best.