What Are Interests?
In Wonderlic Develop, Interests reflect the types of work you’re naturally drawn to - the tasks or environments that feel engaging, fulfilling, and energizing.
They don’t measure how good you are at something.
They show what you enjoy doing and are more likely to find sustainable over time.
Why Interests Matter
When your work aligns with your interests, you’re more likely to:
Stay motivated and focused
Feel a greater sense of purpose
Build lasting strengths in those areas
When there’s a mismatch, even if you’re capable, the work might feel draining or unrewarding.
Example: Someone with a high interest in “Supportive Work” might thrive in mentoring or service-oriented tasks - even if that’s not their current role focus.
Using Interests in Your Development
You can use your Interests to:
Shape goals in ways that feel meaningful and energizing
Balance high-effort behaviors with areas that feel more natural
Explore new ways to contribute to your team or organization
Goal Example: If “Creative Work” is a high interest and “Organization & Planning” is a Most Effort trait, you might set a goal like: “Use creative visual tools to plan projects and reduce overwhelm.”
This leverages what you enjoy to support what takes more effort.
Interests Are a Guide - Not a Limit
A low interest doesn’t mean you can’t do the work - just that it may take more energy.
Use that knowledge to plan breaks, seek support, or balance your workload.
What to Do Next
Reflect on your highest Interest areas - are you using them day to day?
Use Interests as a lens for setting goals in the Action Planner
Talk with your manager or coach about how to align tasks with what energizes you