The CORE model
Four questions.One clear picture of you.
Most tools measure only interests. CORE measures four dimensions of career fit.
C · Curiosities
What captures your attention?
Interest is one of the strongest predictors of long-term career satisfaction.
- Real-life scenarios, not abstract questions
- Which video, club or project would you pick?
- Find your top three career clusters
Eight career clusters
- Technology
- Engineering
- Science / Data
- Arts / Media
- Business
- Law / Diplomacy
- People / Psychology
- Environment
O · Operations
How do you naturally function?
Two dimensions of working style. Where they cross is your archetype.
- Structured or flexible — how you process
- Deep or broad — how wide you focus
- A career that fits how you work
Structured
Flexible
Deep
Broad
Precisionist
Structured + Deep.
Masters one craft with discipline
Explorer
Flexible + Deep.
Dives into one domain at a time
Coordinator
Structured + Broad.
Keeps complex systems aligned
Catalyst
Flexible + Broad.
Connects dots across many areas
R · Rewards
Why do you strive for success?
Five drivers of motivation, revealed through trade-offs.
- Paired choices, not “how important is…?”
- Motivation outlasts salary and title
- Your primary and secondary driver
Five motivational drivers
Recognition
Being known for your work
Impact
Making a real difference
Autonomy
Freedom in how you work
Mastery
Becoming truly excellent
Stability
Security and predictability
E · Ecosystems
Where do you thrive?
The perfect job in the wrong environment leads to burnout.
- Around people, or recharging alone
- Fast-changing, or steady and predictable
- Stay engaged for the long run
Where would you sit?
Drag the dot — neither end is better.
Why four pillars
The gap CORE fills.
Holland’s RIASEC (1950s) measures interests only — and was built for adults with work experience.
| What it covers | RIASEC | CORE |
|---|---|---|
| What interests you | RIASEC: yes | CORE: yes |
| Everyday questions teens can answer | RIASEC: no | CORE: yes |
| How you work | RIASEC: no | CORE: yes |
| What drives you | RIASEC: no | CORE: yes |
| Where you thrive | RIASEC: no | CORE: yes |
Four answers are waiting to be found.
12 minutes · No account needed