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Not sure what's next after the military? Answer 30 quick questions to find your Holland Code (RIASEC) — your top interest types — and the civilian career directions that tend to fit. Five minutes, free, no account.
Sources: Interest framework: Holland’s RIASEC model (O*NET / U.S. Dept. of Labor)
Repair, build, or install physical equipment with your hands
Analyze data or evidence to figure out what’s really going on
Design something visual — graphics, a layout, a video
Teach, train, or coach other people
Lead a team and drive it toward a goal
Organize records, data, or logistics so nothing slips
Operate vehicles, machinery, or heavy equipment
Research how a system or technology works under the hood
Write — articles, stories, scripts, or documentation
Help someone work through a personal or health problem
Persuade people to buy into an idea, product, or plan
Follow detailed procedures and checklists precisely
Work outdoors or in the field rather than at a desk
Troubleshoot a hard technical problem by reasoning it out
Create or perform music, art, or other creative work
Care for people’s wellbeing or safety directly
Start or run a business of your own
Work with numbers, spreadsheets, budgets, or reports
Fix a mechanical, electrical, or hands-on malfunction
Study a scientific, technical, or analytical subject in depth
Come up with original ideas and work without fixed rules
Mentor a teammate or advocate for someone
Make high-stakes decisions and own the outcome
Keep a system orderly, accurate, and by-the-book
Assemble, wire, or maintain tools and machines
Investigate causes and test what actually holds up
Shape how something looks, reads, or feels
Work face-to-face supporting or serving people
Negotiate, pitch, or manage people and money
Manage schedules, compliance, and the details others miss
Answer at least 12 to get a result — the more you answer, the sharper it gets.
The RIASEC model sorts work interests into six types: Realistic (hands-on, tools and machines), Investigative (analysis and problem-solving), Artistic (creative and open-ended), Social (helping and teaching), Enterprising (leading and persuading), and Conventional(organizing and detail work). Most people are a blend — your top three letters are your Holland Code. It won't tell you exactly what job to take, but it's a fast way to cut a huge field down to a few directions worth exploring.
Next: translate your MOS to civilian roles, browse the career guides, and polish your LinkedIn headline.