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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:

How old are you?

In your family, you are the:

What is your racial/ethnic background?

Country:

My home is in a:

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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