Career fit quiz

Is Barber the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the barber career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the barber job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love precise, detailed work
Statement 2 of 8I like talking with people
Statement 3 of 8I’m creative
Statement 4 of 8I want flexible hours
Statement 5 of 8I can stand for long shifts
Statement 6 of 8I might want my own shop
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 9–15 months training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $38,210 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Barbers cut, trim and style hair, shave and shape beards and mustaches, and build loyal clientele in barbershops.

  • Consult clients on cuts and styles
  • Cut hair with clippers and shears
  • Create fades, tapers and designs
  • Shave and shape beards
  • Sanitize tools and stations

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