Finding Your Dream Job
There's so much out there to do, and everyone says that you can do anything you want to do. So how do you narrow it down and figure it out so you can get focused? Here's a little survey to get you started thinking about what interests you and how you can turn that into a living. Check the results to see how what you chose can help you find a career! Follow us on Facebook or Twitter so you know when the results are posted.
Are you a: No Answer Girl Boy
How old are you? No Answer 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Over 21
In your family, you are the: No Answer oldest child middle child youngest child only child
What is your racial/ethnic background? No Answer African descent Asian descent European descent Latin American descent Middle Eastern descent Native American descent Oceania/Pacific Islander descent Multiracial
Country: No Answer Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Republic Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil British Virgin Islands Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burma Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Islands Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Comoros Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Cook Islands Costa Rica Cote d Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Croatia, Republic of Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia England Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia Gabon Republic Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guernsey Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Jan Mayen Japan Jersey Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Coast Republic Kiribati Korea, South Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania >Luxembourg Macau Macedonia Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Micronesia Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Niue Northern Ireland Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saint Helena Saint Kitts-Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Pierre and Miquelon Saint Vincent and the Grenadines San Marino Saudi Arabia Scotland Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Suriname Svalbard Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syria Tahiti Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Togo Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Turks and Caicos Islands Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City State Venezuela Vietnam Virgin Islands (U.S.) Wales Wallis and Futuna Western Sahara Western Samoa Yemen Yugoslavia Zambia Zimbabwe
My home is in a: No Answer Big City Suburban City Town Village Rural Area
Where would you most like to work? Outside Anywhere unique Anywhere quiet Wherever people can see me!
Which of the following suits you best? The latest fashion A paintbrush A book Sneakers or gym shoes
What do you do in your free time? Something active so I can break a sweat Read the latest issue of Cosmo Girl Alphabetize your media collection Daydream and doodle
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Which of these colors do you like best? Green Light Purple Light Blue Hot Pink
Can you handle stress? I work best when I'm stressed! Maybe, only if I have to. I'm not very good at it. No! I cave under pressure!
You are walking down the street and the paparazzi snaps a photo of you. What do you do? Take the opportunity to talk about an important near-extinct animal. Look at them with a weird face and walk away. Demand that they "silence the shutter"! Tell your security to escort them away.
You are going to a basketball game. What do you focus on? The cheerleaders' outfits How hard the players hit the ball and how high it bounces The people who throw recyclables in the trash Um, the game. You would never go to a basketball game. Too much noise.
What is your favorite word? iAnything Studio Perfume Nature
Your friend wants to give you a high five. What do you do? Give her/him a high five, duh! I'd rather do a little peck on each cheek, like they do in France. No, not a high five! We'd do our own secret handshake instead. Give her/him the high five, then promptly wash my hands. Love my pals, hate their germs.
What would you rather be seen carrying? A large duffel bag full of sports equipment A small purse Bucket full of chaulk and crayons A book
You are in class and a cute guy is humming. What do you do? Tell him to quit it so you can concentrate. Hum along. You love singing! Toss a wad of paper at his head. Hey, he wasn't paying attention anyway. Ask him to hum a different song you recently heard on Top 40.
You get to make dinner tonight! What will it be? A nice green salad with different colored veggies from the garden! Something healthy. Grease makes me break out. Why do we need to switch everything up? I just want the same-old! Some pre-made freezer meal I can make really fast before I go to practice.
What kind of job do you want to have? One where you... No Answer Work with gadgets or computers. Be creative and make things Make sure the environment is safe and protected. Move around and get my blood pumping. Help keep people healthy. Solve people's problems and keep them safe. Set policies, standards, and best practices. Other
How often do you think about what you'll do when you grow up? Not really. Everyone once in a while Yeah, sometimes Yeah, all the time.
Should you already know what you want to do when you grow up? Yes, of course! Maybe a general idea. Nah, just explore everything. Whoa, it's a little early for that.
Do you like computers? They're ugly machines, but it's a great way to keep up with friends and gossip! Of course! I get work done so much faster, and typing novels is a breeze... No, I get sore sitting in one place for too long. Yeah! They can do so much stuff. I wish I knew how they worked.
Which invention would you rather have? A computer that is compatible with everything. Everything! And loads instantaneoulsy. A colorful masterpiece that changes with your mood when you look at it A stylish shirt that makes any body type look really pretty A sports game involving trampolines, rubber balls, and lots of protective padding... ;)
How do you wear your hair? A stylish updo A no-nonsense bun or ponytail. Something with braids. However it looks when I wake up
Describe yourself in one word. Smart Fashionable Active Creative Other
If you could be an animal, what would you be? A unique pink flamingo A social blue whale A fast cheetah A healthy panda
When you have a project in class, would you rather work with a group of people, or just by yourself? I like to work with people I like to work alone I could thrive in any situation I want to have both situations
Of these choices, which is your favorite activity? Anything active Reading Creating Shopping
What kind of clothing do you like to wear most? Something made out of sustainable materials that doesn't use animal products. Something stylish and hot! Something unique to match my personality. Something breathable that I can move around in.
What is your favorite subject in school? Art or music English or history Gym or tech Debate or public speaking
Your teacher assigns a paper with one of the following topics. Which one do you choose? An essay about how good health affects the quality of your life. A creative story about how the world would change if everyone had a cellphone embedded in the palm of their hand. The fashion industry's impact on female body image. A historical fiction about an Egyptian tomb raider.
If you could describe your perfect crush, he would be: The Smart Cutie: he isn't embarrassed to discuss your favorite books. The Winning Jock: he loves sports and he's good at them. The Pretty Boy: who has a great sense of style and a smile to match. The One-of-a-Kind: he's indescribable!
Who's the better role model? Hannah Montana Venus Williams Ugly Betty's America Ferrera P!nk
For you, what's the biggest influence on the job you'll have when you're older?
You are writing a letter to your best friend. What are you writing about? The championship game that's coming up. How much longer until the Twilight movie comes out. The new Hubble photographs from NASA. The awesome new book you just read.
Which of the following are you more known for? Your awesome sense of style! Your athleticism. Your creativity Your brains
You're stressing out. How do you deal? A long walk outside An emergency shopping trip at the mall Working on a hobby or a craft Reading a good book
It's holiday break at your school. How will you spend most of your time? I'm going to the library to pick out some good books to read I'm going to hang out with friends I'm going to make homemade gifts for my friends and family. I'm going to hang out at the YMCA
What's your room at home most like? Very messy! I might not be able to find anything, but it is my comfort zone. Messily organized: Hey! If it's on the floor, I can just find it that much faster. Pretty Clean: there are some clothes on the ground, but I clean everything up every once in a while. Extremely neat: I like things, tucked, color-coded, alphabetized, and in order!
What's your favorite kind of movie? Mysteries: I like to try to figure out the ending. Romantic comedies: I'm a sucker for a happy ending. Dramas: I like to think about social issues and global causes. Independent films: I like artsy, edgy, films that take a lot of risks
Which type of heel best describes you? Sporty tennis shoes: they get the job done in comfort. Stylish heels: no pain, no gain! Sensible flats: I go with the flow. Converse: I need some room for self-expression.
List 3 qualities about you that would make you good at a job.
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