Find work that feels like you.
Choose the skills you enjoy using. There are no right or wrong answers.
story is taking shape.
Select it or drop it here for a quick definition.
Think about what you enjoy, including skills you would like to develop.
Your choices stay in this browser. No account needed.
SKILLS - GETTING STARTED
Welcome to FreeIS. Take a moment to get ready before you begin.
Explore occupations that connect with the skills you enjoy, and discover how those skills can transfer from one kind of work to another.
PREPARE
This activity explores your preferences. There are no right or wrong answers.
Read the 72 skill statements, then choose 35 skills for your board: 5 very, 10 moderately, and 20 somewhat satisfying.
Open Skill Definitions whenever a skill is unfamiliar. You can also select a card to see its meaning.
Set aside around 25 to 30 minutes to think about what you enjoy.
Use the Skills Worksheet to connect skills with accomplishments from work, school, home, and other activities.
Print the Skills Cards if you would like to sort a physical deck before entering your choices.
Keep a comfortable, steady pace. You are not being timed. Revisit a difficult choice whenever you need to.
Your interests can change. Repeat the skill sort whenever you like.
RATE
Decide how satisfying each skill feels. Consider skills you already use and skills you would enjoy developing.
- Very Satisfying 5 skills
- Moderately Satisfying 10 skills
- Somewhat Satisfying 20 skills
Drag a skill onto the board, or right-click it and choose Send to. Hold Ctrl or ⌘ while clicking to select a group.
SAVE
Your board saves in this browser automatically when storage is available. Use Save a file for a separate copy you can reopen later.
Next: Fill your board and select Get My Results. OCC Select lets you load an occupation’s skill profile onto the board. Loading a profile can be undone.