OCC info
Interest Codes
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests:
Directive people like to
- take charge
- be responsible for projects
- plan, make decisions and coordinate the work of others
- organize their own activities
- give directions and instructions
- see themselves as independent
Innovative people like to
- explore things in depth
- find solutions by experimenting
- create different ways to solve problems or present information
- be challenged with new or surprising experiences
- deal with scientific subjects
- deal with change
Methodical people like to
- have clear rules
- have organization in their activities
- work under the direction of others
- work with clear instructions or well-understood procedures
- work on one thing until it’s done
- follow a routine
- avoid surprises in their work
Objective people like to
- work with tools, equipment, instruments and machinery
- make or repair things
- follow standards and use practised methods
- find out how things are built and how they work
Social people like to
- deal with and care for other people
- help other people figure out what they need
- help solve other people’s problems
- work and cooperate with others
Was this page useful?