There are ten different Birkman Interests that are generated from your responses to the occupational questions on the questionnaire. They are categorized into broad areas of activity, such as "Outdoor" or "Numerical". As you begin to study each Interest and its corresponding activities, remember that they do not always translate to skill, but represent important motivators. Interests and their associated colors are:
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Outdoor
Scientific
Technical
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Persuasive
Social Service
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Artistic
Literary
Musical
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Administrative
Numerical
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Birkman Interests are helpful for having employees compare how much they enjoy certain activities, compared to those around them. Interests are scored from 1 to 99, with the exact number telling you what percentage of people have less interest than you in that particular area.
Here are the implications for each score:
| 1 - 10% |
Shows an intense lack of interest. You don't like being involved in these types of activities, and may be uncomfortable when this kind of activity continues for a long period of time. As these activities may drain your energy, try to delegate them as often as possible. |
| 11 - 49% |
Indicates less interest in that area compared to most people. |
| 50% |
Is the "average" interest—you are neither strongly interested nor disinterested in these activities. |
| 51 - 89% |
Indicates more interest in that area than most people.
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| 90 - 99% |
Shows an intense interest, even a need to be involved in this activity, either personally or professionally. This means you may be unhappy and feel unfulfilled without some of this activity in your life. |
Now that we've talked about scores, let's dive into the specifics—each Interest by color. Check out this chart to see what activities you may like/dislike, based on your high/low scores:
| RED INTERESTS |
GREEN INTERESTS |
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OUTDOOR
Outdoor work or sports
Rural or field locations
Hands-on work with plants, animals, tools, or machines
SCIENTIFIC
Work involving analysis, research, and data
Understanding complex methodologies and connections
TECHNICAL
Systems involving machines and equipment
Work involving products and people
Assembling or repairing products or objects
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PERSUASIVE
Competition and direct sales
Work involving persuading and influencing
Enjoy debating, convincing, or instructing
SOCIAL SERVICE
Services that involve helping people
Sharing and caring for others
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| YELLOW INTERESTS |
BLUE INTERESTS |
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ADMINISTRATIVE
Implementing and maintaining systems
Work involving repetition and routine
NUMERICAL
Numbers, computation, and numeric analysis
Logical problems and numbers
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ARTISTIC
Art, painting, sculpting, graphic design
Architecture
Cultural events
LITERARY
Writing and sophisticated language skills
Creative expression of abstract ideas, written or verbal
MUSICAL
Playing an instrument, singing, writing, or arranging music
Attending concerts, listening to music
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Can I have a low score on something that I am good at and vice versa?
Yes! Remember that Birkman Interests do not equate to skill, but rather how much you enjoy a certain activity. You may be good at something, but have little interest in actually doing that activity, resulting in a low score.
How important are Birkman Interests scores?
The scores for each Interest are very important—they reveal what activities motivate and energize you, and what activities you may want to avoid. High scores (anything over 75) show where you have a strong interest. In fact, these activities help you feel fulfilled—they drive and energize you. Mid-range scores are activities that you are not necessarily attracted to, but also don't have to avoid. Low scores (scores less than 25) are areas that you may want to avoid. It's important to note that Interests can be important for your chosen field of work. However, if they are not met in your occupation, you can enjoy them as hobbies.
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