We all want it, but so little of us have it...that elusive
dream career. Here's a quiz to help you figure out what your
dream career might be and some ideas on how to get it
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Quiz: What's Your Dream Career?
Do you ever feel you still don't
know what you want to be when you grow up?
If you're not sure what you'd
like to do - you just know that what you're doing now isn't it -
you can find some clues to your dream career by looking at what
you enjoy doing in your time off.
Your answers to the following
questions can help you start to identify the type of jobs you'd
most likely enjoy:
1. If you had an
evening off, what would you rather do?
a. Go to a party.
b. Stay home and surf the
Internet.
c. Work on a hobby such as
scrapbooking or model building
d. Go to a movie.
2. Which section of the
newspaper do you turn to first?
a. Advice column or letters to
the editor
b. News
c. Sports
d. Entertainment
3. What would you
prefer to do at a party?
a. Greet people at the door.
b. Join in a discussion of
current events.
c. Make hors d'oeuvres.
d. Entertain.
4. Which book would you
rather receive as a gift?
a. Chicken Soup for the
Soul.
b. A Brief History of Time.
c. How Things Work.
d. An art book for your coffee
table.
5. What would you
rather do in your spare time?
a. Catch up with friends over
coffee.
b. Organize your closets.
c. Garden or do home renovations.
d. Write poetry.
6. It's your turn to
choose the movie. What's your first choice?
a. A romantic comedy such as
Sleepless in Seattle.
b. A thought-provoking drama such
as A Beautiful Mind.
c. An action-adventure movie such
as Star Wars.
d. An independent film such as
What the Bleep Do We Know?
7. You're at a social
event. Who would you rather join?
a. A large group that is
laughing a lot.
b. A small group having a lively
discussion.
c. Several people playing a game
such as pool or darts.
d. An individual who looks like an
interesting person.
8. You have the chance
to be on a reality show. You choose:
a. A show where your
interpersonal skills can help you win, such as Survivor,
The Apprentice, or The Bachelor.
b. None. You think reality shows
are a mindless waste of time.
c. A show that gives you the chance
to work hands-on to improve something, such as Trading
Spaces.
d. A show where you can win on the
basis of your talent, such as American Idol, Last
Comic Standing, or Project Runway.
9. Which of the
following would your friends say best describes you?
a. A people person
b. Intelligent
c. Handy
d. Creative
Your answers can give you some
clues to your ideal career. While virtually all careers involve
working with people, information, and things, and many allow
some creativity in doing the job, most careers focus on one
particular aspect and most of us have a distinct preference.
If you answered mostly
A's, your ideal career probably involves working with
people. According to Human Resources
Development Canada's National Occupation Classification,
these careers may involve: mentoring, negotiating, instructing,
consulting, supervising, persuading, speaking, serving, or
assisting. Possible career choices include: teacher,
human resources,
flight attendant,
life coach,
daycare worker,
personal assistant.
If you answered mostly
B's, your ideal career probably involves working with
information. These careers may include tasks
such as synthesizing, coordinating, analyzing, compiling,
computing, copying, or comparing. Possible career choices
include: library assistant,
editor,
web developer,
professional organizer, accountant,
private investigator.
If you answered mostly
C's, your ideal career probably involves working with
things. Tasks you might do in these careers
include setting up, precision working, controlling, driving,
operating, tending, feeding, or handling. Possible career
choices include:
chef,
repair person, carpenter,
collectibles dealer,
dog trainer, mechanic.
If you answered mostly
D's, your ideal career is probably creative.
Possible career choices include:
writer,
photographer,
singer,
interior decorator, graphic artist,
fashion designer.
Of course there are many more
careers to choose from, but knowing your preferred type can help
you narrow down the choices.
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find the career of your dreams
About the
Author: Tag and Catherine Goulet are founders of
FabJob.com. This article is an excerpt from their book
Dream Careers: How to Quickly Break Into a Fab
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