Aspirations Quiz: What Should I Be When I Grow Up?

Career · Lifestyle · Personal Discovery · What Should I Do?

By BrainFall Staff - Updated: April 9, 2024

Are you wondering, “What should I be when I grow up?” Then this quiz is for you! Sometimes, it can feel like everyone around you knows exactly what they want in their career, but a lot of people are confused. Answer these ten questions to find out what career would be right for you!

What should I be when I grow up?

You might be wondering what your dream job is, or what career is right for you. There are plenty of great jobs out there, from the medical field to more creative industries like becoming an artist. Depending on your interests and skills, you can figure out your life's aspirations.

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Question 1/10

What is your favorite subject in school?

History
Science
English
Math
Performing arts
Art

Question 2/10

Which of these activities sounds the most fun?

Painting or drawing
Winning an argument
Hanging out with kids or animals
Solving a puzzle
Singing in the car

Question 3/10

What type of work atmosphere would be ideal for you?

Somewhere competitive, where I am under pressure and pushed to my best
Somewhere without much social interaction
Somewhere collaborative and social
Somewhere nurturing and kind
Somewhere creatively stimulating
Somewhere high-stakes, where I know my work makes a difference

Question 4/10

What is most important to you in a job?

Knowing that I am having a positive impact
Contributing new knowledge to the world
The ability to be creative and express myself
Glory and fun
Feeling personally fulfilled
Feeling intellectually stimulated

Question 5/10

What location would you like to work in?

From home
An office
I would like to travel for work.
Wherever I feel creative and inspired
Somewhere isolated
Wherever I'm needed

Question 6/10

What do you hope to achieve in your career?

I want to save lives.
I want to express a new idea.
I want to make people happy.
I want to take care of someone.
I want to make a difference in the course of people's lives.
I want to discover something new and beneficial to society.

Question 7/10

How much time are you willing to put into your job?

Family is more important to me, so I'm not looking for a job where I'd have to spend a lot of time away.
I'm willing to work extreme hours.
An average amount, but I'm willing to work more as I get close to a deadline.
A lot in the beginning, but once I find success, I'd like to work less.
Slightly more than average.

Question 8/10

How would you describe your work style?

Spontaneous bursts of energy
Consistent and balanced effort
I'm a bit of a workaholic.
My work style depends on what's going on in the immediate moment.

Question 9/10

Which of these is your favorite movie?

The Social Network
Arrival
Bohemian Rhapsody
A Beautiful Mind
Lady Bird
Big Eyes

Question 10/10

What do you NOT want in a job?

To be stuck in a cubicle, doing the same thing every day
Something that feels self-indulgent
To be away from my loved ones too much
Something that doesn't allow me to think creatively
Something that feels too low-pressure
Something that requires a ton of social interaction

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