Career fit quiz

Is Telephone Operator the Right Career for You?

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

Statement 1 of 8I have a clear voice
Statement 2 of 8I type fast
Statement 3 of 8I’m patient
Statement 4 of 8I don’t mind shifts
Statement 5 of 8I like helping people connect
Statement 6 of 8I want short training
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about A few weeks on the job training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $41,740 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Telephone operators provide information by accessing alphabetical, geographic or other directories, and assist callers in placing calls.

  • Answer operator calls
  • Provide directory assistance
  • Place assisted calls
  • Handle collect calls
  • Relay calls for deaf callers

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