What Types of Careers Are Right For Me? Quiz was originally published on Forage.
There are many different types of careers, from finance-focused careers like investment banking and accounting to creative careers like marketing and music. With so many options, it can be overwhelming and even anxiety-producing to decide. No need to stress — we’ve created a straightforward, dare we say, “fun” quiz to help you narrow down what type of career is right for you.
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Why Should I Take a “Types of Careers Quiz”?
The job search isn’t easy, and it can be more challenging if you start without knowing where you want to end up. While you may have an idea of some roles you might be interested in, knowing the types of careers that are right for you can help you clarify your scope.
For example, I always knew that I loved writing. When I started my job search, though, I had no idea what kind of career I should look into — there are so many options for “writer!” I could work in a more STEM-related career, doing technical writing to help people understand more complex concepts. I could be in a creative job, using writing for a marketing or advertising role. I could focus on business and finance, writing content about industry news or long-form investment advice to CEOs. Or, I could apply my writing skills to a public service career, working to produce content for a nonprofit or government campaign.
Even though I thought I knew what I wanted to do, I had no idea what type of career I should apply it to. Taking a “types of career” quiz would have helped me (and can help you):
- Understand what industries I was a good fit for
- Learn what kinds of roles I might find interesting
- Give me a clear place to start my career search
- Narrow down specific sectors and types of companies to look into
That’s why we’ve created a career quiz that will show you the right types of careers for you based on your:
- Strengths: what subjects you’re naturally drawn to, and your innate skill set
- Working style: when you work best and how you like to work with others
- Personality: your preferences and interests
- Career goals: what you want out of work
And we’ll assess all of this without any too-technical questions (or too obvious ones). Let’s get started!
Types of Careers Quiz
Ready to figure out what types of careers are right for you? You’ll need to sign up to see your results, but it’s absolutely free — and you’ll get them immediately!
1. Imagine yourself at a football game. What role are you playing?
a. offensive coach, strategizing the team’s plays
b. marching band member, playing fun music to rally the crowd between plays
c. quarterback, boosting team morale and calling the shots
d. cheerleader, supporting the team and pumping up the crowd
2. You’re planning a party with friends. What task do you volunteer for?
a. deciding on the guest list
b. organizing the schedule of party activities
c. designing the party invitation
d. setting up the lights, music, and food
3. You’d be most proud if you won an award for…
a. mastering the art of parallel parking
b. solving the world’s biggest Rubix cube
c. giving the best hugs
d. coming up with the most inventive interpretive dance
4. Think past your career and into retirement. You’d feel happy if you knew you’d…
a. contributed to a ground-breaking technical innovation
b. developed creative projects you were proud of
c. worked your way to leadership and influence
d. made a positive impact on your community
5. You’d describe your style as…
a. sharp
b. functional
c. approachable
d. expressive
6. Working with others makes you feel…
a. inspired and enriched
b. fulfilled and connected
c. energized and collaborative
d. motivated and driven
7. Pick an uncommon hobby to try.
a. improv
b. woodworking
c. yodeling
d. geocaching
8. You feel most accomplished when…
a. achieving a goal that felt difficult to reach
b. completing a project you’re passionate about
c. solving a problem that took you days to figure out
d. making a tangible difference in someone’s life
9. You feel most frustrated when…
a. dealing with a creative block
b. being misunderstood when trying to communicate
c. working against a setback that deters your progress
d. faced with a challenge where there seems to be no correct answer
10. You’re babysitting a five-year-old. What activity do you suggest?
a. Legos
b. building a fort
c. reading
d. dancing
11. Pick a fun work benefit.
a. personalized desk plants
b. new technology stipend
c. monthly team dinners at restaurants
d. free tickets to the theater
12. How do you occupy yourself on a flight?
a. listening to a podcast
b. talking to your seatmate
c. drawing or writing
d. playing a video game
13. You work best in…
a. a coffee shop
b. the library
c. a friend’s house
d. the student center
14. Your ideal vacation in a foreign country includes…
a. talking with people from the area and learning about their lives
b. diving head-first into the city by walking, biking, or driving every street
c. going to musical events or other cultural shows
d. exploring museums and learning about the country’s history
15. You’re faced with a tight school deadline. You’re most likely to…
a. come up with a creative way to block out distractions and boost productivity
b. assess your productivity and optimize your workflow to be more efficient
c. tell others about your deadline to hold yourself accountable
d. prioritize your tasks and come up with an action plan
16. All of your friends are always jealous of your ability to…
a. give the best advice in any context
b. make conversation with anyone you meet
c. fix any broken item
d. find the next-best music artist
17. If you opened a restaurant, you’d make the specialty…
a. edible works of art
b. original combinations of international cuisine
c. exciting spins on comfort foods
d. molecular gastronomy-inspired dishes
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Types of Careers: A Complete List
Curious about what types of careers you didn’t get in your results? Here’s a complete list of different types of careers, what kinds of roles you might find in those paths, salary information, and how you can try them out for free.
STEM
STEM careers, or careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, focus on using analytical skills to solve complex problems. These types of careers are a great fit for people with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail who want to help innovate and build real-world solutions.
Career Average salary*Forage job simulationData scientist $115,200British Airways Data ScienceSoftware engineer$132,900JPMorgan Chase & Co. Software Engineering LiteEngineer$127,100GE Aerospace Explore EngineeringLife scientist$100,400Thermo Fisher Mass Spectrometry
Arts and Humanities
Arts and humanities careers are creative careers that focus on expression, communication, and culture. These types of careers are a great fit for imaginative people who typically enjoy project-based work, whether that’s designing a new website or creating an effective marketing plan.
Career Average salary*Forage job simulationUX Designer$101,700bp Digital Design & UXProduct Designer$117,200Accenture Product DesignEntrepreneur $86,100Moreton Bay Regional Council Entrepreneurship and InnovationMarketing manager$158,300lululemon Omnichannel Marketing
Business and Finance
Business and finance careers are careers that focus on helping people and companies make the right strategic decisions. People who thrive in these types of careers are great critical thinkers who enjoy applying their expertise to help others problem-solve.
Career Average salary*Forage job simulation Accountant$86,700PwC AuditInvestment banker$144,500 Bank of America Investment BankingConsultant$104,700BCG Introduction to Strategy ConsultingCorporate lawyer$150,400Latham & Watkins Mergers & AcquisitionsData analyst$76,700Tata Data Visualisation: Empowering Business with Effective Insights
Public Service and Social Impact
Public service and social impact careers focus on making a difference in people’s lives, whether that’s educating community members, funding social services, or advocating for others’ rights. People who thrive in these types of careers are compassionate and find fulfillment in helping others.
Career Average salary*Forage job simulation Human resources manager$145,800GE Explore Human ResourcesHuman rights lawyer$100,600Clifford Chance Business and Human RightsFamily lawyer$92,800Leo Cussen Family LawOccupational therapist$92,800APM Occupational RehabilitationMedical scientist$98,800Pfizer Molecule to Market
*All salaries are rounded to the nearest hundred.
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