What Three Jobs Match Your Personality?

By: Teresa McGlothlin

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Most jobs take up forty hours of your week. And since there's only 168 hours in a week, that's nearly a quarter of your week spent at work! That's why it's important to figure out which sort of job matches your personality. Your work should be personally rewarding, and it should make you feel fulfilled. After you tell us about your traits, we will let you know which three jobs you are most likely to love the most.

Every industry has a number of jobs, but it's important to know which job within a field would make you feel most complete. In order to correctly place you with the three jobs you would love, we need to get to know you and your most dominant traits. Once we know you better than your best friend, we'll share the jobs that were built for someone like you.

If you are a true introvert, a first responder job might not be right for you. However, your other traits might make you a better nurse or teacher. The answers you give us will serve as a point of career analysis for us, and we will run the numbers to make sure you know which field you should consider. Will you get the answers you think you will, or do you need to rethink your future?

How many times a day do you look at the clock?

I rarely check the time.

I check it every few minutes.
I check it when I'm curious.

I check it more when it gets close to quitting time.

What do you like most about your current job?

I like the paycheck.

My benefits are good.
My coworkers are the best.

I like the work I do.

Are you more creative or analytical?

I can go either way.

I think I'm more logical than anything.
I'm far more analytical.

I am much more creative.

Are you good at keeping secrets?

Sometimes, I get excited and blurt it out.

You can trust me with anything.
Some secrets shouldn't be kept.

It depends on the secret.

Do you think you are competitive?

I can be when I need to be.

I'm not all that competitive.
I hate losing.

I'm competitive with myself.

What time do you usually go to bed?

I'm always out before 10 PM.

I tend to stay up fairly late.
It depends on the day of the week.

I stay up until at least midnight.

How would you react to finding a hair in your food?

I would politely tell the server.

I would demand to see the manager.
I would make sure the whole restaurant knew.

I would pull it out and keep eating.

Which of your traits is most dominant?

Empathy

Intelligence
Introversion

Openness

Do you believe in alien lifeforms?

I don't rule it out.

I might be an alien.
I believe in organisms.

We are not alone in the universe.

How far would you make it on "Survivor"?

I would win.

I would make the final four.
I wouldn't last long.

I would make the merge.

Would you prefer to go camping or to a luxury spa?

Sign me up for the spa.

I would prefer to go on a cruise.
Camping is one of my favorite things.

I would be happy with a few days in my pajamas.

Which political issue do you care about most?

Healthcare

Taxes
Environment

Education

What kind of student were you in school?

Studious

Rebellious
Athletic

Popular

Would your friends say that you are patient?

They would say I'm a saint.

They would say I have my moments.
They would not say I'm patient.

I don't care what they say.

What are you like when you're hungry?

Sleepy

Grumpy
Rude

Weepy

Which animal do you relate to the most?

Bear

Owl
Squirrel

Duck

Would you enjoy working with children?

I would prefer working with older children.

I would love it!
I will pass.

I'm a big kid. Does that count?

Do you get nervous when you take tests?

I always get nervous.

I don't mind taking tests.
It depends on the test.

I don't get nervous about much.

How would your current boss describe you?

Strong

Wise
Careful

Wacky

Where would you prefer to live?

Suburbs

Major city
Mountains

Beach

Are you ever late for work?

Traffic holds me up sometimes.

I'm never late.
It happens.

I set my own hours.

What is most important to you in a job?

The work I do is important.

Longevity is important to me.
I need to work outside sometimes.

It has to be close to home.

Do you frequently update your resume?

It's been a while.

I don't have one.
I'm always updating it.

I frequently update my portfolio.

Are you the athletic type?

I work out a few times a week.

I'm going to say no.
I'm in good shape.

I am on at least one sports team.

Do you prefer working alone or in teams?

I'm comfortable with both.

I like working with others.
I actually prefer working alone.

I appreciate a good mix of the two.

Where would we find you at the office party?

I would be on the dance floor.

I would be at my desk.
I could be found at the buffet.

I'm sure I'll be networking.

Do you wear your heart on your sleeve?

I am really sensitive.

I'm good at covering my emotions.
You'll never guess what I'm thinking.

I can't hide my emotions about certain things.

Which thing are you most afraid of?

Snakes

Failure
Volcanos

Mice

When is the last time you watched a cartoon?

I can't even remember.

I rarely watch television.
I watch cartoons every weekend.

I watch cartoons more than I should admit.

What kind of first impression do you make?

Knowledgeable

Friendly
Reserved

Bizarre

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