What Job is Right for You? What are your skills and interests? Take this personality quiz to find out! Print out this page. Answer each question honestly, then and circle the corresponding answer for each question to find out what job is best for you.  Have fun!   1. What do you usually do on the weekend with your friends? A) Plan a productive activity B) Follow your friends’ ideas or suggestions C) Watch or play sports D) Go see a movie or visit a gallery opening   2. How do you function best in a work situation? A) Working by yourself with numbers and/or details B) Helping to train or teach other people C) As the decision-maker for an activity or project D) Hands-on, involved in all aspects   3. People would best describe you as: A) Organized B) Creative C) Active D) Supportive   4. If you wanted to express your inner self, what would you do? A) Compose music or a piece of art B) Volunteer for a project C) Organize a ballgame D) Tackle a challenging puzzle   5. If you could meet only one of these people, whom would you choose? A) Andy Irons B) Usher C) Oprah D) Donald Trump   6. Which of the following is your favorite course in school? A) English, Social Studies or History B) Math or Computer Science C) Physical Education or Dance D) Art, Drama or Music   7. If you were stranded on a deserted island, what would you do first? A) Hike around the island to look for any sign of civilization B) Organize your personal belongings and inventory your food and water supply C) Create a “Help” message on the beach with coconuts and branches in case any ships or airplanes pass by D) Tend to the other survivors and make sure they are comfortable   8. If a problem comes up, how do you typically try to solve it? A) Visualize various solutions B) Figure out what caused the problem to happen, so it can be avoided in the future C) Consult people or experts who know more about the situation D) Personally plan and execute a strategy from past experiences   9. What description best describes your room? A) Neat and tidy – you don’t like a mess B) Creatively designed with a personal touch – you love interior decorating C) You haven’t done much with it, besides the basics D) Looks like a sports store or surf shop, with all your uniforms and equipment   10. Which position would suit you best if you worked in a newsroom? A) Reporter: getting the scoop and writing the news stories B) Sports Columnist: watching and reporting on all the big games C) Cartoonist: it’s the best way to share your sense of humor D) Editor: revising and rewriting other people’s work   11. Where would you spend the ideal vacation? A) Hiking through a rainforest or surfing the world’s best waves B) Touring famous museums and watching Broadway shows C) A guided tour through historical countries and cultural sites D) Building houses or teaching kids in a developing country   12. What do you usually do when you come home from school? A) Clean or straighten up the house, even if no one asked you to B) Head to the gym or hit the beach C) Practice your musical instrument or turn on a good movie D) Head to a baby-sitting or after-school job   13. Of the four categories, which would you most like to receive as a gift? A) A new computer or high-tech digital media B) Something sports-related: equipment, gear or warm-ups C) New music or a new film from an independent artist D) A gift certificate to your favorite store or website   14. Which of these four career paths appeals most to you? A) A teacher or college professor B) Best-selling author or famous illustrator C) Professional sports star or surfing champ D) Accountant, banker or business executive   15. What’s your first stop on a trip to the mall? A) Athletic department or sporting goods section B) A computer or electronics store C) Music/DVD racks or a distinct boutique D) Somewhere special to shop for gifts   TALLY YOUR SCORES! Now that you have finished your personality quiz, find out how you scored!  Print this page, then circle the letter that corresponds with your answer for each question.  ANSWER SHEET Sports/Outdoors Clerical Artistic Helper 1 C B D A 2 D A C B 3 C A B D 4 C D A B 5 A D B C 6 C B D A 7 A B C D 8 D B A C 9 D A B C 10 B A C D 11 A C B D 12 B A C D 13 B A C D 14 C D B A 15 A B C D TOTAL        Next, total all the circles in each category.  The column with the most letters circled is where you might look for a volunteer job.  Here's a look at some types of volunteer work you may be interested in according to categories:   Sport/Outdoor Coaching, planting & pulling weeds, building housing, beach cleanups   Clerical  Data entry, office support, making phone calls, collecting donations   Artistic  Painting, storytelling, website design, arts & crafts, performing for children/elderly   Helper Cooking or kitchen prep, childcare, tutoring, mentoring, working with animals