WHAT KIND OF WORKER AM I?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  I ENJOY…. (select up to 2 options):

  • A.
    Working with technology, systems, processes, etc. to make things work better
  • B.
    Using numbers to understand the world
  • C.
    Engaging in research and intellectual challenges
  • D.
    Dreaming up projects to create something new
  • E.
    Working with people to help them
  • F.
    Working with a team to accomplish an objective
  • G.
    Having authority to be in charge of an organization
  • H.
    Using language and ideas to influence others
  • I.
    Taking a hands-on approach to solve practical problems
  • J.
    Organizing information and arranging details so things run smoothly
• 2.
      OUTSIDE OF WORK, I ….(select up to 2 options)

  • A.
    Enjoy debates and being persuasive
  • B.
    Like creating order and predictable routine in leisure events
  • C.
    Enjoy sports and adventure
  • D.
    Set direction in community events and organizations
  • E.
    Make contributions to society and/or adding value to others' lives
  • F.
    Search for opportunities to be creative
  • G.
    Like learning and discussing ideas and stances
  • H.
    Enjoy investing and participating in money management activities
  • I.
    Engage in hobbies related to technology and science
  • J.
    Like to get projects organized and completed
• 3.
  KINDS OF JOBS THAT SEEM ATTRACTIVE: (select up to 2 options)

  • A.
    Manager of retail store, restaurant, hospital, bank, manufacturing business, etc.; school superintendent, sports coach, director of nonprofit organization
  • B.
    Software engineer, researcher, planner
  • C.
    Financial analyst, investment manager, stockbroker, statistician, economists, physicist, logistical planner
  • D.
    R&D manager, researcher, strategist, professor, business strategy consultant
  • E.
    New product development, advertising, marketing, event planning, corporate training, public relations
  • F.
    Therapist, social worker, counselor, nurse, high school teacher
  • G.
    CEO, senior military leader, elected official, hospital manager, senior manager of manufacturing, investment banker
  • H.
    Police officer, firefighter, athlete, carpenter, electrician, auto mechanic, surgeon, civil engineer, military serviceperson
  • I.
    Accountant, salesperson in retail store, clerical worker, bookkeeper, medical records technician, administrative specialists
  • J.
    Courtroom lawyer, public relations professional, TV talk show host, newscaster, investigative reporter, motivational speaker
• 4.
  PREFERRED NATURE OF WORK: (select up to 2 options)

  • A.
    Create order and routine in situations
  • B.
    Work with tools and equipment to solve hands-on problems
  • C.
    Express ideas while in the public limelight
  • D.
    Control resources to achieve an organizational vision
  • E.
    Manage people effectively to achieve objectives
  • F.
    Make social contributions and add value to people's lives 
  • G.
    Respond to unmet needs with creativity to develop a solution
  • H.
    Engage in intellectual challenges to solve problems at the conceptual level
  • I.
    Do problem-solving that involves mathematical analysis
  • J.
    Figure out how things work and can be made better
• 5.
  FOCUS OF ACTIVITIES (select up to 2)

  • A.
    Relationships, making a difference, teaching, counseling, Psychology, people
  • B.
    Teams, leader, manager, mentor, goals, vision, motivation
  • C.
    Strategy, vision, ownership, power, decision-maker, principal
  • D.
    Ideas, knowledge, persuasion, writing, speaking, presentation, deals
  • E.
    Action, service, craft, sports, tangible result, tools
  • F.
    Order, routine, predictability, detail, structure, care
  • G.
    Brainstorming, creating new projects, 
  • H.
    Learning, problem-solving, research, imagination, theory
  • I.
    Finance, analysis, investments, forecasting, deals
  • J.
    Innovation, planning, engineering, science, technology

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  THE ENGINEER

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  You like technology and figuring out how things work and then make them better.
• 2.
  THE NUMBER CRUNCHER

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  You like using math and enjoy using numbers to understand the world.
• 3.
  THE PROFESSOR

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  You like learning ideas and concepts, investigating issues and analyzing what you find.
• 4.
  THE ARTIST

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  You like to come up with ideas to create and design projects, products, services, etc.
• 5.
  THE COACH

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  You like to support people to make a difference in their lives and are often fascinated with psychology.
• 6.
  THE TEAM LEADER

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  You like to work with people to accomplish objectives and organizational goals.
• 7.
  THE BOSS

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  You like the big picture and setting the direction of an organization.
• 8.
  THE PERSUADER

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  You like to use language and ideas to influence others, and most likely have strong communication skills.
• 9.
  THE ACTION HERO

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  You like to take a hands-on approach to produce results, often like working with tools and equipment and may prefer to work outdoors.
• 10.
  THE ORGANIZER

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  You like to create structure to organize procedures, maintain order and attend to details.