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What Major Fits Your Personality?
1. As far as the ideal work environment:
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I would like to work with my hands.
I would prefer a free-thinking environment with few rules.
I would like to have stiff competition.
I would prefer to work alone.
I would like to work with people.
I don't care about being in control.
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2. People see me as:
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Cool-headed and curious
Logical
Generous. I'm a caretaker.
A risk taker
Flexible. I'm open to new ideas.
Safe. I make sensible choices.
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3. My friends would say I am known for:
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Showing initiative. I don't wait for someone to tell me what to do.
Organizing things.
Going with my gut feeling.
Challenging myths. I don't believe in Bigfoot.
Being generous.
Getting the job done.
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4. I am happy when I'm:
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Trying new things—even if they sound crazy.
Feeling totally prepared.
Feeling totally in control.
Figuring out how things work.
Discussing Bigfoot. And other weird stuff.
Helping others learn something new.
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5. When working on a group project, I'm this guy:
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Gets emotional.
Checks the details and keeps others on track.
Does the research.
Wants to get my hands dirty.
Comes up with the main idea.
Helps others understand.
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6. I work best when I work:
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With very clear guidelines.
Showing off my skills.
In groups with lots of discussion.
On problem-solving tasks.
To get things done right the first time.
Outside
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7. My idea of a job well done is:
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Solving tough math problems.
Solving an issue inside my own head.
Keeping a neat environment.
Getting to know people in the process.
Creating something out of materials.
Making money!
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8. I am intrigued by:
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9. In pioneer days I would have been:
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A hangin' judge
The owner of the general store
A writer
A doctor
A teacher
This first to settle on the frontier.
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10. I am easily hooked on:
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Police dramas
Medical dramas
Courtroom dramas
Investment and money schemes
Comedies
Cooking or fashion competition shows
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College Major Quiz
You got: Enterprising Type
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Enterprising people are go-getters. They like to come up with new ideas and start new things. They are very competitive and highly enterprising. They may be very persuasive talkers and they may be overly aggressive when trying to get their way. Persistence often pays off for enterprising people.
Enterprising people like to make money and have nice things. They are often popular, sometimes demanding, and usually motivating. They can argue and debate well.
Possible degree programs:
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College Major Quiz
You got: Artistic Type
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Artistic people are intuitive and often know what others are up to. They don't have dozens of friends, but they have a few very close friends. They don't like to work in very restrictive environments. Instead, they prefer to hear about new ideas and try out new things.
Possible degree programs:
- Art
- Music
- Writing
- Literature
- Drama
- History
- Interior decorating
- Fashion design
- Public relations
- Philosophy
- Journalism
- Graphic design
Artistic personality types are most comfortable in an environment where they have the ability to hibernate and create. Any environment that requires monotonous, repetitive, unvarying activity day after day would be a bad fit for the artistic type.
Additionally, any environment that restricts movement or involves close supervision would be a poor fit.
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College Major Quiz
You got: Social Type
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Social people make great teachers! They are great with people because they are open and friendly, and they care about others. They are cooperative, which makes them good in many programs and careers.
They may always be in the center of activity and they are likely to have lots of friends. They are interested in social issues, and they are likely to become politically active. They may use social skills to influence others.
Possible degree programs:
- Education
- Ministry
- Coaching
- Counseling
- Nursing
- Political science
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- History
- Journalism
- Psychology
Careers to Avoid
Since you are a people person, you may want to steer clear of jobs that are too solitary, such as:
- Archivist
- Auditor
- Editor
- Factory worker
- Freelance writer
- Medical lab worker
- Record management
- Truck driver
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You got: Realistic Type
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Realistic people are practical, physical, usually pretty fit, and hard-working. They may like to work outdoors, in a broad range of areas. Realistic people enjoy nature and may like to work in the forest, on building sites, on a police force, or on a farm.
Realistic people are curious and they like to see how things work. They make great engineers. They are reliable and a bit traditional.
Possible college majors and careers include:
- Engineering
- Agriculture
- Animal science
- Construction
- Environmental science
- Landscaping
- Police work
- Fire science
- Drafting
- Architecture
- Park ranger
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College Major Quiz
You got: Investigative Type
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Investigative people are good at getting to the bottom of things. They like to solve problems and find answers. They are strong in math and science, or could be if they tried. They are good at drawing maps, making charts, and working with formulas.
Investigative people like to explore and challenge ideas—even those that are long-held beliefs. They may not be comfortable working in groups. They are analytical, curious, and original.
Possible degree programs:
- Math
- Criminal justice
- Science
- History
- Medical
- Computer
- Nursing
- Architecture
- Research
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College Major Quiz
You got: Conventional Type
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Conventional people are fond of history and they like to observe holidays. They are traditional and they like to know exactly what is expected of them in every situation. They are practical and very structured.
Conventional people might be good at math, but they may not want to work with numbers a lot. They can usually fit into any group, but they don't necessarily want to lead all the time. They are not too interested in talking about feelings or deep relationships.
Possible degree programs:
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