Career test can help you
By Amanda Graves
"When the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art." - Leonardo Da Vinci
Our generation needs to take an integrated approach to work and career planning. We should fully expect to change jobs - if not careers - several times. Through necessity, we will be a generation of lifetime learners.
How can you identify a satisfying career? Five factors to consider are the educational requirements, hours, salary, working conditions and job security. Take my quiz and see where it leads you.
1) What are your plans after high school?
a) Start your career.
b) Attend a four-year college.
c) Press ahead through graduate school or receive some specialized training.
2) Which best describes the schedule you hope to work:
a) Flexible.
b) 9 to 5.
c) You don't mind putting in demanding hours.
3) Rate this statement: Making money is a top priority.
a) Strongly disagree. Doing what I want when I want is much more important to me than money.
b) Definitely!
c) I'll strongly consider the pay, but money won't be the sole factor that sways my career decision.
4) I prefer to work:
a) With my hands in a casual environment.
b) In an office.
c) Anywhere!
5) Rate "job security" on a scale of 1 to 3, with 1 being the most important.
a) 3
b) 2
c) 1
Now that you have completed the quiz, use the key to help you decide what career might be best for you.
If you selected mostly "A"s, then you are inclined to be artsy and free, and it may be helpful to choose a career where you work with your hands.
Possible careers: artist (commercial and fine), auto mechanic, actor, barber/hair-stylist, cabinet maker, carpenter, construction worker, floral designer, food-service worker, interior designer, jewelry designer, seamstress.
If you chose mostly "B"s, then you are inclined to be more money- and business-oriented, and it may be helpful to choose a career in commerce.
Possible careers: architect, aviator, accountant, engineer, fashion designer/illustrator/
merchandiser, investor, journalist, lawyer, manager or politician.
If you picked mostly C's, then you are inclined to be a helpful person. You may enjoy a service-oriented profession.
Possible careers: civil engineer, chiropractor, doctor, dental, nurse, physical therapist, social worker or teacher.
