Career fit quiz

Is Genetic Counselor the Right Career for You?

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

Statement 1 of 8I love genetics
Statement 2 of 8I’m a caring communicator
Statement 3 of 8I can explain complex ideas simply
Statement 4 of 8I want remote options
Statement 5 of 8I handle emotional conversations
Statement 6 of 8I’m willing to earn a master’s
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 6 years training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $100,040 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Genetic counselors assess individual or family risk for inherited conditions, explain genetic testing and results, and support patients in making decisions.

  • Take family histories
  • Assess genetic risk
  • Explain testing options
  • Order and interpret genetic tests
  • Explain results

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