Which Arts, Media & Design Career Is Right for Me? (Quiz)

How it works

Rate how much you’d enjoy each activity, then answer four preference questions. We’ll rank the 42 arts, media and design careers we profile by how well they fit you.

Question 1 of 22Fixing or building things with tools

Question 2 of 22Figuring out why something isn’t working

Question 3 of 22Designing, writing or creating things

Question 4 of 22Helping people who are sick, stressed or struggling

Question 5 of 22Taking charge of a group or a crisis

Question 6 of 22Keeping records, schedules or files organized

Question 7 of 22Working outdoors or on a job site

Question 8 of 22Analyzing data or evidence to answer a question

Question 9 of 22Coming up with new ideas or better ways to do things

Question 10 of 22Teaching or explaining things to others

Question 11 of 22Persuading or negotiating with people

Question 12 of 22Following clear procedures and checklists

Question 13 of 22Operating machines, vehicles or heavy equipment

Question 14 of 22Learning how systems work: the body, a network, an engine

Question 15 of 22Working on projects without a fixed routine

Question 16 of 22Working closely as part of a team

Question 17 of 22Setting goals and competing to hit them

Question 18 of 22Working with numbers and details accurately

Question 19 of 22How much more education or training are you willing to do?

A few weeks to a few monthsUp to a year or twoTwo to four yearsWhatever it takes for the right career

Question 20 of 22Where would you rather spend most of your workday?

Indoors: clinic, office, shop or plantOutdoors or on job sitesA mix of bothAt a computer, possibly remote

Question 21 of 22What pace suits you best?

Fast-paced. I like constant actionSteady and predictableNo strong preference

Question 22 of 22What matters most in your next job?

Higher payHelping peoplePlenty of job openings and securityStarting work quickly

Careers included, with fit quizzes and practice tests

Animator: Bring characters, worlds and effects to life for film, games and media. (fit quiz · practice test)
Apparel Patternmaker: Turn fashion designs into patterns that factories use to cut clothing. (fit quiz · practice test)
Art Director: Lead the visual style of ads, publications, products and productions. (fit quiz · practice test)
Audio and Video Technician: Set up and run sound, video and lighting for events, meetings and productions. (fit quiz · practice test)
Broadcast Announcer: Host radio shows, call games and present news and music on air. (fit quiz · practice test)
Broadcast Technician: Keep TV and radio signals on the air. (fit quiz · practice test)
Camera Operator: Shoot video for film, TV, news, sports and online content. (fit quiz · practice test)
Choreographer: Create dances and teach performers how to move. (fit quiz · practice test)
Costume Attendant: Care for costumes and help performers change during shows and shoots. (fit quiz · practice test)
Court Reporter: Create word-for-word records of court proceedings and live captions. (fit quiz · practice test)
Craft Artist: Make handmade pottery, glass, wood, textiles and other crafts to sell. (fit quiz · practice test)
Curator: Build museum collections and plan exhibitions that tell stories. (fit quiz · practice test)
Desktop Publisher: Lay out text and images for brochures, books, reports and newsletters. (fit quiz · practice test)
Editor: Plan, review and improve writing for publications, websites and books. (fit quiz · practice test)
Engraver: Engrave designs and lettering on metal, glass, wood and awards. (fit quiz · practice test)
Fashion Designer: Design clothing, shoes and accessories from sketch to store. (fit quiz · practice test)
Fine Artist: Create original paintings, sculptures and illustrations. (fit quiz · practice test)
Florist: Design flower arrangements for weddings, events and everyday moments. (fit quiz · practice test)
Graphic Designer: Create logos, layouts and visuals that communicate ideas and build brands. (fit quiz · practice test)
Industrial Designer: Design the products people use, from phones and chairs to cars and tools. (fit quiz · practice test)
Interior Designer: Design interior spaces that are functional, safe and beautiful. (fit quiz · practice test)
Interpreter: Help people communicate across languages in health, courts and business. (fit quiz · practice test)
Jeweler: Make, repair and set stones in jewelry. (fit quiz · practice test)
Journalist: Find, report and tell the stories that keep the public informed. (fit quiz · practice test)
Lighting Technician: Set up, program and run lighting for stages, film sets and events. (fit quiz · practice test)
Model: Pose for photos, runway shows and artists to show clothing and products. (fit quiz · practice test)
Movie Projectionist: Run and maintain digital projectors and sound systems in movie theaters. (fit quiz · practice test)
Museum Technician: Handle, install and care for museum objects and exhibits. (fit quiz · practice test)
Music Director: Lead orchestras, bands and choirs, or compose original music. (fit quiz · practice test)
Musical Instrument Repairer: Repair, tune and build musical instruments. (fit quiz · practice test)
Photo Lab Technician: Process film, print photos and restore images. (fit quiz · practice test)
Photographer: Capture images for clients, events, products and stories. (fit quiz · practice test)
Producer and Director: Bring films, shows, plays and videos to life from idea to final cut. (fit quiz · practice test)
Proofreader: Catch errors in text before it’s printed or published. (fit quiz · practice test)
Public Relations Manager: Shape how the public sees an organization and lead its communications team. (fit quiz · practice test)
Public Relations Specialist: Shape and protect the public image of organizations and people. (fit quiz · practice test)
Set Designer: Design sets for theater, film, TV and events. (fit quiz · practice test)
Sound Engineer: Record, mix and master sound for music, film, broadcast and live events. (fit quiz · practice test)
Talent Agent: Represent artists, performers and athletes and negotiate their deals. (fit quiz · practice test)
Technical Writer: Explain complex products and processes in clear, usable documentation. (fit quiz · practice test)
Video Editor: Cut raw footage into compelling films, shows, ads and online videos. (fit quiz · practice test)
Writer: Write books, scripts, ads and articles for readers and audiences. (fit quiz · practice test)

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