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Dream Job Results!
Directions:
This report is a little different from past SmartGirl reports. Depending on how you answered the following questions you will be given a different letter (A, B, F, or S). Make sure you keep track of all your answers and letters, because at the end you can count up your letters. Then you can match up the letter you had the most of with your possible dream jobs! Keep in mind this is just for fun and to help you start thinking about the future!
1. Where would you most like to work?
- Outside = S
- Unique = A
- Quiet = B
- Public = F
2. Which of the following suits you best?
- Latest fashion = F
- Paintbrush = A
- Book = B
- Sneakers = S
3. What do you do in your free time?
- Active = S
- Cosmo Girl = F
- Alphabetize = B
- Daydream/Doodle = A
4. Which of thse colors do you like best?
- Green = B
- Light Purple = A
- Light Blue =S
- Hot Pink = F
5. You are walking down the street and the paparazzi snap a photo of you. You:
- Talk about an extinct animal. = B
- Make a weird face. = A
- Demand them to silence the shutter. = F
- Get security to escort them away. = S
6. You are going to a basketball game. What do you focus on?
- The cheerleaders' outfits = F
- The ball = B
- People who recycle = A
- The game = S
- I never go. = B
7. What is your favorite word?
- Anything = S
- Stuido = A
- Perfume = F
- Nature = B
8. Your friend wants to give you a high five. What do you do?
- Give them a high five. = S
- Peck on each cheek. = F
- Secret handshake. = A
- Wash hands. = B
9. What would you rather be seen carrying?
- Duffel Bag = S
- Purse = F
- Bucket-o-Chalk/Crayons = A
- Book = B
10. You are in class and a cute guy is huming. You:
- Tell him to quit = B
- Hum along = A
- Toss paper at him = S
- Hum a Top 40 Song = F
11. You get to make dinner tonight! What will it be?
- Salad = B
- Healthy = F
- Same-Old = A
- Fast = S
12. Do you like computers?
- They're ugly. = F
- Easy to use. = B
- I sit too long. = S
- Wish I knew how they workd. = A
13. Which invention would you rather have?
- Compatible Computer = B
- Mood Masterpiece = A
- Stylish Shirt = F
- Sports Game = S
14. How do you wear your hair?
- Stylish Up-Do = F
- Bun/Ponytail = B
- Braids = S
- However = A
15. Describe Yourself in One Word.
- Smart = B
- Fashionable = F
- Active = S
- Creative = A
- Other = No Letter
16. If you could be an animal, what would you be?
- Flamingo = A
- Whale = F
- Cheetah = S
- Panda = B
17. When you have a project in class, would you rather work with a group of people, or just by yourself?
- With people = F
- Work alone = B
- Thrive in any situation = A
- Both = S
18. Of these choices, which is your favorite activity?
- Active = S
- Reading = B
- Creating = A
- Shopping = F
19. What kind of clothing do you like to wear most?
- Sustainable = B
- Stylish = F
- Unique = A
- Breathable = S
20. What is your favorite subject in school?
- Art/Music = A
- English/History = B
- Gym/Tech = S
- Speech = F
21. Your teacher assigns a paper with one of the following topics. Which one do you choose?
- Good Health = S
- Creative Story = A
- Fashion Report = F
- Historical Fiction = B
22. If you could describe your perfect crush, he would be:
- Smart = B
- Jock = S
- Pretty = F
- One-of-a-Kind = A
23. Who's a better role model?
- Hannah Montana = F
- Venus Williams = S
- Ugly Betty = B
- P!nk = A
24. You are writing a letter to your best friend. What are you writing about?
- Championship Game = S
- Twilight = F
- NASA = A
- New Book = B
25. Which of the following are you must known for?
- Style = F
- Athleticism = S
- Creativity = A
- Brains = B
26. You're stressing out. How do you deal?
- Long walk = S
- The mall = F
- Hobby/Craft = A
- Reading = B
27. It's holiday break at your school. How will you spend most of your time?
- Library = B
- With Friends = F
- Making Gifts = A
- YMCA = S
28. What's your favorite kind of movie?
- Mysteries = S
- Romantic Comedies = F
- Dramas = B
- Indie Films = A
29. Which type of heel best describes you?
- Sneakers = S
- Heels = F
- Flats = B
- Converse = A
Directions:
This report is a little different from past SmartGirl reports. Depending on how you answered the following questions you will be given a different letter (A, B, F, or S). Make sure you keep track of all your answers and letters, because at the end you can count up your letters. Then you can match up the letter you had the most of with your possible dream jobs! Keep in mind this is just for fun and to help you start thinking about the future!
RESULTS
Mostly S’s = “The Sporty Outdoors Chic”
The sporty chick is a very active and athletic girl. She is constantly moving, playing sports and doing other hands-on activities. She also enjoys hiking and nature. Some would say she’s a total jock or a tree hugger. Sporty chicks may have already considered jobs as park rangers or professional athletes in industries such as the WNBA.
A sporty chick might also like these careers:
Sports Medicine
- Sports medicine helps athletes be the best they can both on and off the court. The main goal of sports medicine is to prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries caused by playing sports/physical exercise. People in these careers focus on muscles, joints, and bones.
- Necessary Skills:
- Education (College Degree+)
- Interest in science, medicine, and sports
- Enjoy helping others
- Perks:
- Salary ranges from $25,910 - $200,000 per year and depends on your level of education, job, and experience. For example certified trainers can earn up to $50,000 per year whereas surgeons can earn up to $200,000 per year according to the American College of Sports Medicine.
- Opportunity to meet and care for famous athletes!
- Free entry to sporting events.
- Opportunity to travel (depending on your job).
- There are many career opportunities in sports medicine including: athletic/personal trainer, physical therapist, strength/conditioning coach, orthopedic surgeons, dietitian/nutritionist, exercise physiologist, etc.
- Helpful Links:
Sports Engineering
- Sports Engineers create and improve athletic equipment. This industry is also responsible for testing the safety and usability of equipment as well as producing and selling it. People who work in this industry are called Sports Scientists or Sports Engineers. This field also has been interesting career paths including: equipment design, lab experiments and testing, computational modeling, field testing, government, and professional athlete affiliations.
- Necessary Skills:
- College Degree (Mechanical Engineering)
- Expertise in mechanical design, aerodynamics, material science and computer modeling.
- Interest in science, engineering, and sports
- Perks:
- Average salary for this industry is approximately $50,000-$112,000 per year depending on your job, education, and experience! (Salaries may vary)
- Opportunities to work for large popular companies such as Nike, Adidas, Under Armor, or Reebok.
- Opportunity to invent the next crucial piece of sports equipment since the helmet and become rich and famous!
- Work with famous athletes!
- Helpful Links:
Environmental Field Research/Environmentalist
- Love being outdoors? A career in environmental research requires you to be outside a lot observing plants, animals and even humans to see how they interact with the environment and each other. Researchers think of ways to save endangered species and to stop activities that could have negative effects, such as the destruction of forests and water pollution.
- Necessary Skills:
- College degree in some type of science (Biology, Environmental, Natural, Geology, etc.)
- General interest in the environment and preservation
- Perks:
- Many environmental jobs available with the government
- Access to academic laboratories/research facilities
- Travel!
- Saving animals and nature from human and natural destruction
- Average salary $32,000 - $57,000 per year depending on your job, experience, and education. (Salaries may vary)
- Helpful Links:
Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineers design, construct, and maintain bridges, roads, canals, dams, and buildings. The sporty chick would love this career because it would allow her to use her love of nature to create eco-friendly structures and active personality to create bridges, roads, and buildings made of sustainable materials. Civil Engineers may work in offices where construction projects are underway.
- Necessary Skills:
- Well educated in heavy construction, including the fields of architecture, structural design, mathematics, physics, environmental science, and engineering.
- Obtain proper licenses/certifications: Professional Engineer’s accreditation. A college degree is also available in Civil Engineering.
- Perks:
- Partake in large construction projects that have a large impact on society as well as the environment!
- Opportunity to manage other people…aka you could be the boss!
- Salary is approximately between $54,520 and $86,260 per year. (Salaries may vary)
- Helpful Links:
Urban Planning
- A primary goal of this profession is to improve the quality of life in neighborhoods, cities, metropolitan regions, or rural settlements. They improve people’s housing, safety, health and other important community issues. This career is perfect for sporty chicks because there is always somewhere and something to improve!
- Necessary Skills:
- Both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Geography, or other related fields. (This means more than four years of school after high school.)
- Creativity is a plus!
- Good communication and writing skills.
- Perks:
- Opportunity to improve someone’s life! (Even a whole community or country!)
- Travel to sites intended for development.
- Meet a diverse group of people.
- Jobs available at local, state, and federal levels.
- Salary is between $47,050 and $75,630 per year depending on your job, education, and experience. (Salaries may vary)
- Helpful Links:
Mostly F’s = "The Fashionista" - Model, Designer
The fashionista is a super stylish girl who is always on top of the latest trends. She enjoys being in the spotlight and is always the center of attention. She spends a lot of time shopping, reading magazines, and staying on top of cultural fads. Fashionistas may be considering jobs as models or fashion designers, but here at SmartGirl we consider using the fashionistas’ love for trends and fashion in other careers such as:
Cosmetic Scientist
- This career involves researching, developing and playing a part in the manufacture of makeup and the ingredients for cosmetic products. These products include: lipstick, blush, mascara, skin-care products, hair-care products, toiletries, perfumes etc. This industry also oversees the creation of new products, testing these products, packaging development, and that proper federal rules are followed.
- Necessary Skills:
- Interest in chemistry
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Science (This means you will have to go to more than four years of school after high school)
- Perks:
- Make a direct impact on the cosmetic industry
- Opportunity to create or improve products!
- Entry-level jobs in the $30,000 per year range with advanced research and senior chemist positions in the $60,000 to $90,000 per year range and up.
- Helpful Links:
Research: Affects of Media on Body Image
- Today more than ever it seems that the media has a large affect on how people especially women live their daily lives from choosing what type of clothes to wear to the friends we hang out with. Careers in research include reading and learning information about the subject matter, creating experiments, observing human interaction and writing your results. Body image research typically falls under social/health psychology research.
- Necessary Skills:
- College degrees (Bachelor’s, Master’s, etc.) in psychology
- Perks:
- Many researchers have the opportunity to work with prestigious Universities such as the University of Michigan!!! J This allows them to get funding and have the proper resources and facilities.
- Opportunity to help young women with their body image.
- Find true happiness with your body image!
- The average salary for a social psychologist is $64,496 and this number may vary due to job, education, and experience.
- Helpful Links:
Textile Design
- This career takes the fashionistas love for clothes to a new level. In this industry you could have an influence on the type of fabric your clothes are made of. You could create new types of eco-friendly fabric or even invent a new color! Fabric is the backbone of creating clothes; therefore you would not only be working for a crucial industry in fashion but also utilizing your creativity and brains!
- Necessary Skills:
- General knowledge of fabric materials and fashion trends
- College degree in textiles
- Experience with research techniques
- Creative, Artistic, and able to draw
- Interest in using computers
- Perks:
- Opportunity to travel to different fabric mills and see trade shows
- Opportunity to create new and innovative type of fabric
- Invent a new color!
- Salaries can range from $21,000 to $65,000 per year. This all varies and depends upon your job type, experience, and level of education.
- Helpful Links:
Runway Architect
- Runways have come a long way from a simple straight line. Today’s fashion shows have become productions rather than simple showcasing clothes. A unique job instead of wearing somebody else’s designs would be to build the actual runways. This job is perfect for fashionistas because it allows them to voice their style in the fashion show as well as learn the science and logistics behind construction and architecture.
- Necessary Skills:
- College degree in architecture or engineering
- Interest in fashion
- Perks:
- Free entry to fashion shows
- Travel!
- Satisfaction of seeing models walk on your runway!
- Most people who build catwalks work for large companies, so if you are interested in learning more about this career we suggest contacting one such company.
Mostly B’s = "The Book Worm"
The bookworm is a girl who can spend hours poring over books. She has an amazing imagination and a passion for writing and learning about events of the past. She is known for being smart and interesting to talk to.
Library Science
- When most people hear jobs in libraries they think ugghh librarians—grouchy old ladies who always shush you! Well the library industry has undergone a total makeover and there are even degrees in library science! In this field you would learn how to incorporate computers into library settings, how to help people find helpful resources, organizing social media, human-computer interactions (HCI), and etc.
- Necessary Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Library Science and Master’s of Library Science
- Interest in libraries, and books
- Perks:
- Opportunity to work in famous governmental and university libraries!
- Access to the latest technological equipment
- Salary ranges from $43,000 - $70,000 per year depending on job type, education, and experience.
- Helpful Links:
Archiving
- Archivists preserve historical stuff such as important maps, books, artwork, and etc. Archivists design exhibits, including digital exhibits that allow people all over the world to view artifacts. Archivists choose how and what they deem important enough to preserve. Archivists have a huge impact on how history is remembered for generations. It is the perfect career for book worms who love history!
- Necessary Skills:
- College Bachelor's degree in library science or history
- Love of historical artifacts and preservation
- Great organizational skills
- Perks:
- Have a huge impact on history choosing what and how to preserve items.
- Your workplace could be in a museum, historical site, university, zoo, government agency, etc.
- Opportunity to handle rare artifacts untouched by others!
- Salary ranges between $34,050 and $60,150 depending on job type, experience, and education.
- Helpful Links:
Editing/Publishing
- Editors and publishers revise and prepare written material for publication. This career is great for book worms, because they can spend their days reading books that haven’t even reached the press!
- Necessary Skills:
- College Bachelor’s degree in English or literature
- Love for reading books
- Excellent grammar
- Good at spotting trend
- Perks:
- You could jumpstart the career of a new writer or impact society through writing you choose to publish!
- Read books unseen by the public (we’re not promising they will all be good)
- Again READ ALL DAY!
- Meet talented writers
- The average salary of an editor is $53,194 according to CNN. Remember all salaries are subject to vary due to the individual’s job type, experience, and education
- Helpful Links:
Programming
- Computers have altered mankind immensely and will continue to do so throughout time. Therefore programming has become an incredibly lucrative and popular choice for book worms. Programmers develop directions and languages that computers use to work. This is an idle career path for book worms because it incorporates their passion for writing and creativity putting it into a technical environment.
- Necessary Skills:
- Able to program using necessary languages: C++, Pearl, Python etc.
- A college degree is not necessary if you already know how to program, but most companies prefer programmers with a college education.
- Good mathematical and logic skills
- Perks:
- A programmer’s average salary begins at $65,000 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor. Many programmers make much more than that!
- Opportunity to work as your own boss or for a large company such as Microsoft, Google, Apple, Facebook, etc.
- Programmers are GREATLY needed by every type of large company that uses computers.
- Helpful Links:
Mostly A’s = "The Artist"
The artist is the unique girl. It’s hard to describe her personality because she is so original and it varies per artist. She is amazingly creative and has the talent to find the beauty in everything and everyone around her. She loves anything crafty that allows her to just be herself. Artists may be considering careers as painters, photographers, sculptors, or sketchers, but being an artist is such a broad category you may have never thought about other career areas such as:
Animation/Graphic Design
- Have you ever played a computer game or watched a movie/commercial and wondered how they could create such graphics? This is the job of a graphic designer! Graphic designers make web sites, computer games, design logos, video games, commercials, and etc. They bring their creativity to life using technology.
- Necessary Skills:
- College degree in graphic design
- Develop a portfolio showcasing your artwork
- Should be creative and original
- Passion for art
- Perks:
- Able to work freelance (you work on projects on your own terms) or with companies.
- If you love art you will be constantly doing it in this career!
- Most graphic designers earn between $20,000 and $60,000 per year.
- Helpful Links:
Architecture/Interior Design
- Careers in architecture/interior would be a great fit for artists because it gives them the opportunity to impact a community, person, or company with their vision. Can you imagine walking through a building and saying “Yes, I designed that”? Architects/Interior designers incorporate logic and science with art to create both beautiful and useful works of commercial and residential art.
- Necessary Skills:
- Architecture
- Creativity is a must!
- Good drawing skills
- College degree in architecture
- Interest in math and physics
- Interior Design
- College degree in design fields (not always necessary but preferred)
- Interest in trends, lighting, texture, physical spaces and etc.
- Able to deliver designs that express the clients desires.
- Perks:
- An architect can expect to earn in a salary range between $60,000 – 120,000 a year varying on job type, experience, and education.
- An interior designer can expect to make between $29,030 - $81,000 per year varying on job type, experience, and education.
- Helpful Links:
Inventing
- Inventing is an unspoken, but hugely common career. Inventors simply create. They think of new methods, improve old ways, and create new things. They also work at solving problems. They can work for either small or big businesses creating new products or even do research at universities!
- Necessary Skills:
- Genuine curiosity for how things work
- Good problem solvers
- Stubbornness!
- Best to have a college degree in engineering, science, or design.
- Perks:
- It’s not your typical 9-5 desk job. Inventors often spend time testing their creations which they call their field work and spend minimal time behind desks!
- Usual inventors earn a portion of profits from their creations
- Their salaries can go from $40,000 - $100,000+ depending on how successful their invention is.
- Inventors have the freedom to work on their own terms.
- You could become famous such as Thomas Edison!
- Helpful Links:
Consulting/Marketing
- Artists have originality unlike many others and this is definitely useful in the business world. It’s important to have creativity in marketing and consulting in order to be successful. Many of the most prosperous companies owe it all to their marketing employees. Jobs in marketing include creating a brand and promoting it to buyers. Your role could include creating catchy slogans, commercial ideas, advertisements, and etc. Job titles include: Public Relations, Advertising, Product Management, and Retailing.
- Necessary Skills:
- College degree in business and a Master’s degree would help you get promoted.
- Creativity and originality
- Good writing and communication skills
- Perks:
- Salaries for these types of jobs range from $40,000 - $100,000+ per year depending on the type of job, education, and experience you have!
- Someday you could be watching/listening to your commercial on television, wearing your logo, attending an event you planned, or much more.
- Helpful Links:
We encourage all of you to find out more information about these careers and other jobs you are interested in. We hope you have learned that no matter what your interests are there are millions of job possibilities out there! |
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