Interests Quiz

This quiz will ask you about your general interests. There are a variety of jobs all over the world that are suited for all types of people. Sometimes it can be difficult to decide what type of job you should look for and apply for. Everybody has certain hobbies and activities that they like to do regularly. To help you choose the type of the job you may be interested in, you can take the Interests Quiz.

Directions:

1) Read each question carefully, and click on the answer that best suits you.

Almost always; I almost always like to do/am interested in this activity.

Often; I often like to do/am interested in this activity.

Sometimes; I sometimes like to do/am interested in this activity.

Rarely; I rarely like to do/am interested in this activity.

Almost never; I almost never like to do/am interested in this activity.

2) Respond to each question as honestly as you can.

3) If you need help completing this assessment, ask someone (a family member, teacher, etc.) to assist you.

Name:

1. Are you interested in how transportation vehicles work?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

2. Are you interested in working with animals?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

3. Do you like to paint (e.g., rooms, walls)?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

4. Do you enjoy analyzing information that you've read (e.g., answering questions about it, summarizing information, identifying main points)?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

5. Do you enjoy using things like small handheld tools?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

6. Do you like learning and memorizing facts?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

7. Do you enjoy drawing or designing things?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

8. Do you enjoy putting things together or building/assembling things?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

9. Do you like to sort items?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

10. Do you enjoy working with numbers and counting (e.g., coins, bills)?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

11. Do you like to file papers?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

12. Do you like to type?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

13. Do you enjoy being outdoors (e.g., in the sun)?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

14. Do you enjoy categorizing things?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

15. Do you like sharing information and facts with others?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

16. Would you enjoy working with food?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

17. Would you enjoy doing yard work (e.g., mowing lawn, watering grass, cleaning gutters, planting trees)?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

18. Are you interested in designing web pages and graphic layouts?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

19. Do you like to create new things?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

20. Do you enjoy interacting with young people (children or teens)?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

21. Do you enjoying studying maps, GPS, transportation routes, city layouts?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

22. Do you like solving complex science, computer, and math-related problems (e.g., computer algorithms, electrical circuits)?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

23. Do you like to fix or repair broken things?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

24. Are you interested in video game design?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

25. Do you like to take things apart (e.g., circuit boards, car engines)?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

26. Do you enjoy higher level math (e.g., algebra, geometry, calculus)?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

27. Are you interested in science?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

28. Do you like cooking?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

29. Are you interested in books and magazines?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

30. Do you enjoy writing (e.g., research papers, reports, letters, emails)?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

31. Do you enjoy programming computer code?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

32. Do you enjoy using and working with computers?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

33. Do you like learning about how computer hardware and software operates?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

34. Do you like to put things in order?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

35. Do you enjoy speaking in front of a small crowd (e.g., 10-20 people)?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

36. Do you enjoy being physically active (e.g., walking around, lifting things)?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

37. Do you enjoy interacting with young adults?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

38. Do you like helping others?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

39. Would you enjoy driving?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

40. Do you enjoy meeting and socializing with new people?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

41. Are you interested in health care and medicine?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

42. Do you enjoy talking to people you already know?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

43. Do you like to do things that require attention to detail and precision?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never

44. Do you enjoy basic math (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages)?


Almost Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Almost Never