What if you haven't a clue as to your vocational calling? Take this quiz and you'll be one step closer!
Choosing a career is not a decision to be taken lightly. On the contrary, it's one of life's biggies - in the running with determining whether to marry, how many children to have, or which house to buy. So what if you haven't a clue as to your vocational calling? Take this quiz and you'll be one step closer. For each question, write down the one answer which best applies to you.
1.When you were a kid, which of the following did you dream of being when you grew up?
a. An astronaut
b. A movie star
c. A super hero
d. A doctor, nurse or teacher
2. Do you prefer working:
a. As part of a team
b. As a group leader
c. Alone
d. A combination of a & c
3. You feel like you've accomplished something when you:
a. Finish reading a novel
b. Balance your checkbook
c. Change a stubborn person's mind
d. Participate in a competitive event, such as a marathon
4. In your opinion, early morning is:
a. The best time to go to sleep
b. A drag, but feasible
c. An opportunity to take on the world
d. A chance to spend some time alone
5. Your idea of a great day at work would include:
a. Convincing someone that your way is the best way
b. Showing someone a new, fun method to perform an old task
c. Traveling to a branch office to talk about a new product
d. People coming to you for advice and assistance
6. Computers:
a. Are something you consider yourself a pro at
b. Are intimidating
c. Are a necessary evil
d. Can be a great learning tool
7. Children:
a. Are cute if they're someone else's
b. Make you nervous
c. Should be seen and not heard
d. Are drawn to you like a moth to a flame
8. If you worked from home you would:
a. Have time to spend with your family
b. Miss the social interaction
c. Never get anything done without someone keeping track of you
d. Get tons of stuff done without all the distractions of an office
9. If you were the boss:
a. Every day would be casual day
b. You would incorporate creative, new ways to do the job
c. People would straighten up and fly right
d. You would cringe at all the responsibility
10. Your friends see you as:
a. Level-headed, calm and intelligent
b. Caring, good-natured and kind
c. Someone they look up to
d. Active, fun and amusing
Now tally your score using the following chart:
1. a = 1, b = 2, c = 4, d = 3
2. a = 4, b = 2, c = 1, d = 3
3. a = 3, b = 4, c = 2, d = 1
4. a = 1, b = 3, c = 2, d = 4
5. a = 2, b = 4, c = 1, d = 3
6. a = 2, b = 4, c = 1, d = 3
7. a = 4, b = 1, c = 2, d = 3
8. a = 4, b = 2, c = 1, d = 3
9. a = 1, b = 3, c = 2, d = 4
10. a = 4, b = 3, c = 2, d = 1
If your score was between 10 and 17, you are adventurous, a risk-taker, and a bit of a dreamer. You enjoy being active, and staying in one place too long makes you feel restless. You are motivated and enjoy inspiring others to feel the same. Consider a job which would allow you to fulfill your wanderlust such as an over-the-road truck driver or commercial pilot; or an occupation that would give you the chance to spur people to action: contemplate running for office, or try your hand at motivational speaking.
If you scored between 18 and 23, you possess strong leadership qualities and you know how to win people over. You know deep down that you have ideas that could change the world. People have always respected your opinion, and you tend to end up head of any committee you are on. Consider a position in business or restaurant management. Your persuasive personality also makes you ideal for a career in sales, fund-raising or law.
If your score was between 24 and 32, your friends would describe you as traditional, trustworthy and reflective. You love the feeling you get while checking items off of a to-do list, and you are ever eager to show others how to do things, whether it's teaching a child to bake a cake or explaining a computer shortcut to a coworker. Your kind heart and studious ways would make you a model teacher or librarian. Or consider a profession as a life coach, where you can help others accomplish their goals.
If you scored between 33 and 40, you love helping others and don't care much for the limelight. You work well without supervision, and your own achievements are what encourage you. People often seek you out for help, be it advice they need or a hand moving furniture. Your unsung hero qualities make you a prime candidate for a police, fire, emergency technician or medical position. Your listening skills would also help you to become a superlative counselor or therapist.
Your score may be very close to a second category. In that case, you have attributes that overlap two personalities, so take into account both sets of traits. Ponder which careers spark an interest in you, or which occupations you have considered in the past. Chances are, you know the answer. The most important part of choosing a career is knowing you'll be doing something you love. Go with your heart, and don't second-guess yourself.
