Career fit quiz

Is Bartender the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the bartender 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 bartender job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love meeting people
Statement 2 of 8I can work fast under pressure
Statement 3 of 8I’m comfortable with late nights
Statement 4 of 8I want tip income
Statement 5 of 8I can say no to intoxicated guests politely
Statement 6 of 8I enjoy creating drinks
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–4 weeks training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $34,340 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Bartenders mix and serve drinks, take orders, check IDs, handle payments and keep the bar clean and stocked, while serving alcohol responsibly.

  • Mix and serve cocktails, beer and wine
  • Take drink and food orders
  • Check IDs and serve responsibly
  • Handle payments and tabs
  • Stock and organize the bar

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