Which Technology Career Is Right for Me?

Question 1 of 22Fixing or building things with tools

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

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Question 3 of 22Designing, writing or creating things

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

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

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Question 6 of 22Keeping records, schedules or files organized

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Question 7 of 22Working outdoors or on a job site

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

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

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Question 10 of 22Teaching or explaining things to others

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Question 11 of 22Persuading or negotiating with people

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Question 12 of 22Following clear procedures and checklists

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Question 13 of 22Operating machines, vehicles or heavy equipment

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

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Question 15 of 22Working on projects without a fixed routine

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Question 16 of 22Working closely as part of a team

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Question 17 of 22Setting goals and competing to hit them

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Question 18 of 22Working with numbers and details accurately

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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

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Careers included, with fit quizzes and practice tests

• Cell Tower Technician: Climb towers to install and maintain the antennas that power wireless networks. (fit quiz · practice test)
• Computer Repair Technician: Fix computers, printers, ATMs and other office technology. (fit quiz · practice test)
• Computer Systems Analyst: Bridge business needs and technology by designing better computer systems. (fit quiz · practice test)
• Cybersecurity Analyst: Monitor, detect and respond to cyber threats that target an organization. (fit quiz · practice test)
• Data Scientist: Turn data into insights and predictions that guide decisions. (fit quiz · practice test)
• Database Administrator: Keep databases fast, secure, backed up and available. (fit quiz · practice test)
• Digital Marketing Specialist: Grow businesses online with search, ads, social media, email and analytics. (fit quiz · practice test)
• Electronics Technician: Build, test and troubleshoot electronic circuits and equipment. (fit quiz · practice test)
• IT Manager: Lead technology teams, budgets and strategy for an organization. (fit quiz · practice test)
• IT Support Specialist: Help people solve computer, account and network problems: the classic way into IT. (fit quiz · practice test)
• Network Administrator: Design, run and secure the networks and servers organizations depend on. (fit quiz · practice test)
• Network Technician: Install, monitor and troubleshoot the networks that connect computers and people. (fit quiz · practice test)
• Software Developer: Design, build and improve the apps and systems people use every day. (fit quiz · practice test)
• Software QA Tester: Find bugs before users do by testing software thoroughly. (fit quiz · practice test)
• Telecommunications Technician: Install and repair internet, phone and cable systems for homes and businesses. (fit quiz · practice test)
• UX/UI Designer: Design apps and websites that are easy, useful and enjoyable to use. (fit quiz · practice test)
• Web Developer: Build fast, accessible websites and web applications people love to use. (fit quiz · practice test)

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