Quiz: What's your dream career?

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Some people know what they’d like to be from a very early age while others are clueless about their career well into their 20s. If you’re still unsure, why not take this quiz to get an indication of what you like. Do you ever feel you still don't know what you want to be when you grow up?

Some people know what they'd like to be from a very early age while others are clueless about their career well into their 20s. If you’re still unsure, why not take this quiz to get an indication of what you like. Do you ever feel you still don't know what you want to be when you grow up? 

1.  If you could do anything else, what would you do?

 a.  Party the night away
 b.  Browse the internet at home – nothing more interesting than that
 c.  Get right back to your hobby – you’ve been neglecting it too long
 d.  Watch a movie in the cinema

2.  In a lifestyle magazine, where do you turn to first?

a.  Letters to the editor or the agony aunt section
b.  News – it’s important to find out what’s happening in the world
c.  What’s more exciting than the sports section?
d.  I love the entertainment section

3.  At a party, would you rather?

 a.  Guard the door and chat to the next person who walks in?
 b.  Find a discussion that involves current events and join
 c.  Check out the kitchen and prepare some fancy snacks 
 d.  Crack a few jokes and entertain

4.  You have some spare time – finally! What would you do?

 a.  Call friends and visit them to catch up
 b.  Organise your cupboards, drawers, and shoes
 c.  Do a few room improvements
 d.  Finish your short story you’ve written or compose a new poem 

5.  If your friends had to describe you, which of the following would they choose?  

a. You get along with everyone – definitely a people’s person
b. You’re the smart one
c. You’re a fix-it – a real handy man/woman
d. Innovative and creative

6.  At a social event, would you rather:

a. Join a big group that is laughing a lot and having silly fun
b. Join a small group having a lively, interesting conversation
c. Join the ones playing pool or video games
d. Find one person who seems interesting and chat to them

7.  You’re having movie night and it’s your pick, do you:

a. Choose a romantic comedy

b. A captivating drama
c. Opt for action adventure 
d. Choose an independent film

If you answered honestly your answers could give you some insight into your dream job. Take a look at what your answers mean.

Mostly As:

You would love working with people, which means you should consider a career where you can mentor supervise, negotiate or assist other.

Possible career fields: Teacher, social worker, HR, PA, life coach or hostess

Mostly Bs:

Woking with information would make you happiest. Consider jobs that involve analysing, compiling, comparing or co-ordinating.

Possible career fields: editor, software developer, PI, accountant or librarian

Mostly Cs:

You need to work with your hands and create. Consider a career that will involve you controlling, driving, operating or nurturing.

Possible career fields:  Interior decorator, nurse, artisan, dog trainer, chef or mechanic


Mostly Ds:

You’re a creative at heart, which means you should consider a career that will allow you express your creativity.

Possible career fields: writer, photographer, designer, music artist or baker.