Difficulty: Explorer (Level 1)
Do you ever wonder what job you might have someday?
The best job is one that matches what you enjoy doing and what you are good at. This quiz will help you explore the possibilities.
But remember: you don’t have to pick one job and stick with it forever. Many people change careers several times in their lives. You might be a chef in your twenties, a teacher in your thirties, and then start your own business later. Or you might do two different jobs at the same time!
The world is full of possibilities, and you can always learn new things and try new paths. So keep exploring, keep being curious, and know that your future can be whatever you dream it to be.
Career exploration quiz
Instructions: Read through each question and the different options for answering it. Circle the answer that sounds most like you.
What do you enjoy?
1. At recess, you usually …
A) organise a game and make sure everyone knows the rules.
B) draw, paint or build something creative.
C) help a friend who fell down or feels sad.
D) ask lots of questions about how things work.
2. Your favourite school subject is …
A) PE or group activities.
B) art, music or writing stories.
C) recess duty or helping the teacher.
D) science or maths.
3. When you grow up, you want to …
A) be in charge of a project or team.
B) make beautiful things that make people smile.
C) make the world a kinder, safer place.
D) discover new things and solve tricky problems.
4. Your friends would say you are …
A) decisive and good at getting things done.
B) imaginative and full of ideas.
C) kind, patient, and a great listener.
D) curious and love figuring things out.
Now, what are you good at?
1. I am really good at …
A) motivating others and making plans.
B) coming up with new ideas and being creative.
C) understanding how others feel and calming people down.
D) paying attention to details and solving puzzles.
2. When there is a problem, I usually …
A) take charge and find a solution quickly.
B) think of a clever or artistic way to fix it.
C) ask everyone how they feel and try to help.
D) research and test different ideas until I find the answer.
Explore your skills
Instructions: After completing the quiz, count the number of questions with A, B, C and D answers. Which letter did you get the most of?
Then, read the descriptions that go with each answer letter.
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Mostly A – The Organiser: You enjoy planning, motivating others and getting things done. You can consider these jobs: firefighter, police officer, coach, event planner or even starting your own business one day.
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Mostly B – The Creator: You love art, ideas and making things. You can consider these jobs: architect, video game designer, chef, musician or animator for cartoons.
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Mostly C – The Helper: You care deeply about others and make people feel safe. You can consider being a teacher, doctor, nurse, counsellor or social worker who helps families.
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Mostly D – The Thinker: You are curious and love solving mysteries. You can consider being a scientist, engineer, computer programmer, astronaut or detective.
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