What Kind of Job Will Make You Shine? [QUIZ]
10 quick questions to determine your dream job.
Jun 18, 2015
The Chinese philosopher Confucius was quoted as advising, "Find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life." This quiz is here to help you do just that. Whether it's people or paintbrushes that make you tick, these 10 quick questions will determine your dream job personality - and get you on the path to a career that makes you shine.
You’d shine in a CREATIVE job
Working imaginatively with designs and ideas is your thing - and the more you can do that at work the better your life will be. Check out these dream offices for some creative inspiration: https://www.goodnet.org/articles/7-inspirational-dream-offices-that-actually-exist-list
Dream jobs for you include: working in the arts, performing, writing, graphic design or public relations - anything with a strong creative element.
You’d shine in an ANALYTICAL job
Managing information, researching and organization are strong suits with you - whether you’re at home or at work. Decluttering, for example, is something of a personal passion: https://www.goodnet.org/articles/5-powerful-reasons-to-declutter-your-life-list
Dream jobs for you include: accountant, scientific researcher, bookkeeper or purchasing officer - roles where you can analyze data and make sense of the world around you.
You’d shine in a MANAGEMENT job
Achieving your goals makes you tick - especially if you’re working with a strong team. You’re all about planning and success: https://www.goodnet.org/articles/5-tried-tested-ways-to-succeed-at-your-job-list
Dream jobs for you include: project manager, team leader and business developer - anything where you can take charge, get planning and make a difference.
You’d shine in a PEOPLE-ORIENTED job
Working with people is best for you - regardless of the field. If you’re making lives better, you’re happy as can be. This story about a pizza parlor that’s making the world a better place, for example, is right up your alley: https://www.goodnet.org/articles/making-world-better-place-pizza-postits
Dream jobs for you include: teacher, life coach, therapist and nurse - you’re all about doing good.
You’d shine in a HANDS ON job
A physical element to work is essential for bringing out the best in you - even better if you’re working with your hands. Baking is about far more than just the cake: https://www.goodnet.org/articles/5-reasons-baking-good-for-mental-health
Dream jobs for you include builder, mechanic, sports coach and physiotherapist - you’ve gotta be on your feet and moving as much as possible.
In elementary school you were:
The artsy one
The teacher’s pet
The chatterbox
The kindest kid in class
A “challenge”
Life is all about:
Love
Money
Happiness
Food
Choose a phone (pics):
If money was no object, you would:
Paint and play guitar
Read and write
Start your own business
Teach
Honestly? Go to the beach
Which movie genre do you prefer?
Arthouse
Thriller
Drama
Romantic comedy
Horror
Why are you taking this quiz ?
I’m trying to find myself
To find out if my current job fits my personality
For inspiration
To give me some direction on my job search
I love quizzes
How old are you?
0-18
19-35
36-50
50+
Do you tend to enjoy heated intellectual discussions?
Yes
No
Do you prefer spending time inside or outside?
Inside
Outside
I like both equally
What do you wear to work?
Something I can get dirty
Smart casual
A suit
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