Career Personality QuizDiscover your career type in 15 questions
ActivityInstructions
On your own5 min
The 15 Questions1. On a Saturday, you'd rather: (A) fix or build something, (B) read or research, (C) create art or music
2. People say you're good at: (A) practical tasks, (B) explaining things, (C) creative ideas
3. At school you prefer: (A) PE/Technology, (B) Science/Maths, (C) Art/Drama
4. Your ideal work environment: (A) outdoors or workshop, (B) lab or office, (C) studio or stage
5. You enjoy: (A) using your hands, (B) solving puzzles, (C) performing
6. You find it easy to: (A) follow instructions precisely, (B) analyse problems, (C) think originally
7. When helping others you prefer to: (A) do something practical for them, (B) advise or teach them, (C) cheer them up
8. A good day is: (A) making or fixing something, (B) discovering something new, (C) expressing yourself
9. You'd rather work: (A) alone with tools, (B) alone with a problem, (C) with an audience
10. You enjoy reading about: (A) how things are made, (B) science and discovery, (C) art and culture
11. You find it easiest to: (A) follow clear processes, (B) test hypotheses, (C) imagine new ideas
12. Others come to you when: (A) something is broken, (B) they need research, (C) they want entertainment
13. You feel most confident when: (A) you've completed a practical task, (B) you've solved something hard, (C) you've created something
14. School subjects you're best at lean towards: (A) vocational/technical, (B) academic/analytical, (C) creative/performing
15. Your dream job feels: (A) hands-on and active, (B) intellectual and complex, (C) expressive and unique
Discussion
What's Your Type?1Mostly A = Realistic/Technical: Careers in Engineering, Trades, Sport, Agriculture, Armed Forces
2Mostly B = Investigative/Analytical: Careers in Science, Medicine, IT, Research, Law
3Mostly C = Artistic/Creative: Careers in Design, Media, Performing Arts, Architecture, Marketing
4Mix? Most people are a blend - which two types fit you best?
ActivityPair Discussion
In pairs5 min