Career fit quiz

Is Esthetician the Right Career for You?

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

Statement 1 of 8I love skincare
Statement 2 of 8I’m gentle and detail-oriented
Statement 3 of 8I enjoy one-on-one client work
Statement 4 of 8I want short training
Statement 5 of 8I like a calm environment
Statement 6 of 8I might work in a medical spa
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 4–9 months training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $45,330 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Skincare specialists clean and beautify the skin with facials, exfoliation, waxing and other treatments, and recommend products and routines.

  • Analyze clients’ skin
  • Perform facials and treatments
  • Exfoliate and apply masks
  • Remove hair by waxing
  • Recommend products and routines

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