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Which Trade is Right for Me?
Answer these questions and discover the trade that's meant for you. You'll see the results at the end of the quiz, and we'll also email them to you.
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I like figuring out diagrams like this.
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Needs replacing? Easy!
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Hot, stuffy, cramped, and dusty? I don't mind working in areas like this.
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It makes sense to train for a job where there will always be a demand for my services.
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You can never have too many of these!
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Which one could save more lives today?
A plumber
A doctor
I'd be interested in installing this in a home and making sure it works right.
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Sometimes work needs to happen outside office hours. I'm okay with that.
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I like making sure people are comfortable at home and at the office.
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I respect electricity, but I'm not afraid of it. I've changed these when they've blown out.
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Water is a precious commodity. I want a job and career that helps to conserve it.
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I like making sure things are done in the right order.
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I prefer an office job. I want to know exactly what's in store for me when I show up at work.
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I'm all for making smart homes and offices even smarter.
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Energy efficiency – some people don't care...but I do. I'd like to make a career out of it.
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I'd prefer a job that keeps offering new directions and opportunities to continue to learn.
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Math is practical. I use it for more than just figuring out the restaurant tip.
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It's easy for me to talk to people I don't know and make them feel at ease.
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I understand and respect this source of energy.
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Call me a geek. I embrace my love for technical knowledge!
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I'm not all that keen on estimating measurements. I'd rather be precise.
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Theory has its place. I'll do the necessary homework, but I learn by actually doing things.
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I'd like to be a business owner one day.
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Autonomy. I know exactly what that means. I like being in control of what I do.
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The perfect job scenario for me would be doing the same thing...but at different places.
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I like the idea of taking my office and working tools with me wherever I go.
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I'm okay with working around other people's personal belongings.
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I take pride in being on time. Keeping a calendar is how to make sure things get done.
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That's me!
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Are you a road warrior? How many daily miles would you drive for your job?
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