IPIP-ORVIS Vocational Interest Scales

Scale Overview & Construct

A public-domain 92-item measure of vocational interests across 8 broad career-relevant domains.

92-Item Scale Likert Self-Report Dimensional Breakdown Server-Side Validated

Purpose & Measurement Objectives

The IPIP-ORVIS (Oregon Vocational Interest Scales) is a public-domain measure of vocational interests across 8 broad domains: Creativity/Originality, Adventurousness, Science Interest, Altruism, Construction/Mechanical Interests, Language Mastery, Organization, and Leadership. Each item describes a specific work-related activity (for example, "Be a chemist" or "Lead other people"), and you rate how well it describes you. Taking it gives you a practical profile of which broad kinds of work and career activities appeal to you most — useful alongside a personality profile when thinking about career direction.

Instrument Specifications

Target Population

Adults

Administration Format

Self-Administered

Intended Domain / Purpose

Research & Empirical Study

Recommended Age Bracket

18+

Duration & Pacing

15 Minutes (Self-Paced)

Access License

Open Creative Commons

Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance

When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:

License: Public Domain (International Personality Item Pool, ipip.ori.org). Citation: Pozzebon, J. A., Visser, B. A., Ashton, M. C., Lee, K., & Goldberg, L. R. (2010). Psychometric characteristics of a public-domain self-report measure of vocational interests. Journal of Personality Assessment, 92(2), 168-174. This is not a diagnostic or career-aptitude tool. Domain scores reflect this test's own item pool only — they are not compared against a published clinical or population norm; no such norm has been entered for this instrument.

Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use

Construct Boundaries & Interpretive Limitations

This is a 92-item self-report inventory covering 8 vocational interest domains, 10-14 items each. Results reflect your own rated interest in each activity, not an objective career aptitude test or a guarantee of job performance in any field.

License: Public Domain (International Personality Item Pool, ipip.ori.org). Citation: Pozzebon, J. A., Visser, B. A., Ashton, M. C., Lee, K., & Goldberg, L. R. (2010). Psychometric characteristics of a public-domain self-report measure of vocational interests. Journal of Personality Assessment, 92(2), 168-174. This is not a diagnostic or career-aptitude tool. Domain scores reflect this test's own item pool only — they are not compared against a published clinical or population norm; no such norm has been entered for this instrument.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IPIP-ORVIS Vocational Interest Scales?

A public-domain 92-item measure of vocational interests across 8 broad career-relevant domains.

How long does the IPIP-ORVIS Vocational Interest Scales take?

It takes about 15 minutes to answer all 92 questions. You can go at your own pace.

Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?

Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.

Can this test diagnose a condition?

No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.