what career is right for you? choose a, b, c, d or e, and count all your points
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What career is right for you?
Choose A, B, C, D or E, and count all
your points
Directions
On your handout, circle your answer choice and then write the amount of points received per answer. Each choice is worth a different amount for different questions.
How would your friends describe you?
A. Foolish/IrresponsibleB. Handy/HelpfulC. Creative/GossipyD. Outgoing/FriendlyE. Talkative/intelligent
A - 0pts B - 10pts C – 30pts D – 20pts E – 40 pts
Are you a lazy person?
A. I have my moments of relaxation like everyone elseB. To busy to sit, I wish I could thoughC. I would get up, but there’s nothing for me to doD. No, just bored sometimesE. All the time! I’m proud to be a couch potato
A – 30pts B – 40pts C – 10pts D – 20pts E – 0pts
What’s your favorite subject?
A. Health/History/EnglishB. Tech/Study Skills/GardeningC. Math/Economics/Computer ScienceD. Art/Drama/MusicE. None, I hate school!
A – 20pts B – 10pts C – 40pts D – 30pts E – 0pts
What do you do in your spare time?
A. Gym/Video games/Home renovations
B. Hang out/Online chat/Go to partiesC. Party with friendsD. Surf the Web/Organize my closetsE. Work on a hobby/Go to the movies
A – 10pts B – 20pts C – 0pts D – 40pts E – 30pts
Who would you join at a social event?
A. Small group having a lively discussion
B. Someone who looks interestingC. No one/The clowns, my only friendsD. Several people playing a gameE. Large group that is laughing a lot
A – 40pts B – 30pts C – 0pts D – 10pts E – 20pts
Which section of the news do you like to watch?
A. EntertainmentB. I don’t watch the news
Does Facebook Count?
C. News or Real estateD. Front page/SportsE. Education/Medical/Breaking news
A – 30pts B – 0pts C – 40pts D – 10pts E – 20pts
Which movie genre do you like most?
A. Comedy/Historical/DocumentaryB. Action/Horror/AdventureC. Sci-Fi/Political/Thought-provoking
dramaD. Don’t watch moviesE. Romance/Fantasy/Inspirational
A – 20pts B – 10pts C – 40pts D – 0pts E – 30pts
You have the chance to be on a reality show. Which would you choose?
A. Shows that gives me the chance to work hands-on
B. One based on my talentC. I would like a show such as WipeoutD. Based on my interpersonal skillsE. All reality shows are a waste of time
A – 10pts B – 30pts C – 0pts D – 20pts E – 40pts
Do you intend to rely on other in the future?
A. Kinda never?B. Yes, I have to or I’d dieC. For some things to do my jobD. If I need it so badly, then yesE. Say no, only if you prefer to lie!
A – 40pts B – 0pts C – 10pts D – 30pts E – 20pts
Which of these activities would you enjoy the most?
A. Sitting in the dark by myselfB. Teaching or helping others solve
their problemsC. Using my visual or musical skills to
create somethingD. Developing a business planE. Using my skills to carry out tasks
A – 0pts B – 20pts C – 30pts D – 40pts E – 10pts
Add them UP!
Add up your total points. You will be given a range of careers based on your choices.
0 - 70 points
HOMELESS! Possible career choices: thief, professional beggar, waste picker, volunteer or paid employee of charitable and non-profit organizations, etc.
80 – 150 points
PRIVATE SECTOR!Possible career choices: chef, sportsperson, repairperson, waiter, mechanic, electrician, plumber, collectibles dealer, dog trainer, etc.
160 – 240 points
PUBLIC SECTOR!Possible career choices: teacher, cop, fireman, doctor, nursing, human resources officer, flight attendant, life coach, animal care worker, etc.
250 – 320 points
ARTS SECTOR!Possible career choices: writer, singer, actor/actress, painter, drawer, interior decorator, journalist, engineer, photographer, fashion designer, etc.
330 – 400 points
BUSINESS SECTOR!Possible career choices: professional organizer, accountant, private investigator, lawyer, web developer, editor, library assistant, etc.