Can We Guess Your Job Based on Your Hobbies?

By: Talin Vartanian
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can We Guess Your Job Based on Your Hobbies?
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About This Quiz

Hobbies are a fun way to make use of your free time, and with modern technological advances at our disposal, we have more options than ever to learn a new skill! Digital media has sparked a great interest in many minds today, which may include hobbies like video editing and creating digital art with tools like Photoshop. But not everyone is tech-savvy and that's OK too! Old-school hobbies like sewing, reading and simply playing outside can be a calming and peaceful way to unwind after a long day.

While many skills and hobbies can be learned for free or at a relatively low cost, some are actually quite expensive! Some of the more expensive hobbies includes yacht racing, parachuting, ice sculpting, ballroom dancing and scuba diving. But if you're looking for a budget-friendly hobby to partake in, just know that there are many free resources and tutorials through blogs, articles, YouTube videos and podcasts. With technology at an all-time high, there's no better time than now to learn a new skill without having to go to school for it! Whether it's photography, meditating or visiting a couple of museums in your area, this quiz will determine what kind of career you have based on your fun hobbies!

Warm and sunny days may call for a much-needed vacation! How would you get from point A to point B?
I would drive there.
I would bike there.
I would take a bus.
I would take a plane.

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Which of these extracurricular activities did you partake in during your school days?
Biology/Chemistry club
Poetry club or "Other"
Drama club
Math club

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Which of these tools captures a moment in the best possible way?
A data chart
A pen and paper
A camera
A computer software program

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Your boss just surprised you with the day off! What will you do for fun?
Hang out with some friends.
Watch TV.
Sleep in.
Catch up on some work.

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Is it better to spend a day off by being indoors or outdoors all day?
Outdoors
Indoors
Why not both?
It depends on my workload.

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Pick one of these dishes to cook for your family on a Sunday evening.
Beef strogonaff
Roasted chicken
Boxed mac and cheese
Vegetable curry

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You're thinking about planting a garden, which means it's time for you to choose a pretty type of flower to grow.
Sunflowers
Marigolds
Pansies
Snapdragons

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Is it more fun to sing, act or dance on a theatrical stage?
Dance
I'd do comedy instead
All three.
Act or "None"

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Does it sound like fun to solve the following equation: (1,257 + 2,578 – 7,864)/(2,467 + 125)?
A little bit.
Only if I was really bored.
Ew, keep those numbers away from me.
You read my mind.

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Art may come in many different forms, but which type of art do you admire the most?
Applied art
Literature
I admire all forms of art.
Visual art

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DIY arts and crafts can be a fun way to create a budget-friendly gift for someone. Which of these projects are you willing to tackle?
DIY pillow cover
DIY bath bomb
DIY nail polish painting
DIY rope bowl

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There are many different forms of writing, but which of the following do you like to write?
I'm not much of a writer.
Novels
Blogs/articles
Essays

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Show off your courage by partaking in one of these extreme sports!
Bungee jumping
Zorbing
Skydiving
I'm not brave enough for extreme sports.

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Outdoor activities are a fun way to incorporate more exercise into your routine. Which of these activities would you partake in during the summer months?
Running
Camping
Hiking
Birdwatching

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You've won a free video game of your choice at your local game store! Which of these will you choose?
Call of Duty
Kingdom Hearts
I'm not much of a gamer.
World of Warcraft

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Which of the following would you want to binge-watch on a Saturday night?
The Sopranos
Broad City
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
The Lord of the Rings trilogy

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A rainy day calls for hot chocolate, fun friends and which of these board games?
Sorry!
Scrabble
Taboo
Settlers of Catan

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Origami is a resourceful way to create animals and objects with just paper! Which of these would you want to create?
Paper heart
Paper crane
Paper butterfly
Paper dragon

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If you're a fan of desserts, then you probably love to bake as a hobby! Which of these sweet treats would you love to bake right now?
A chocolate cake
Chocolate chip cookies
An apple pie
Cinnamon buns

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Is it more fun to go window shopping as a hobby or to splurge on a bunch of new items?
Splurge on new items.
It depends on how much money I have.
Window shopping
I hate shopping.

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Learning a new skill doesn't have to be hard! Which of these skills sounds like a fun hobby?
Embroidery
Calligraphy
Pottery
Knitting

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Do you currently play any sports or is that just a thing of your past?
I'd rather watch sports than play sports.
I was never into sports.
I still play sports.
It was definitely a thing of my past.

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Which of the following would you want to start a collection of as a hobby?
Coins
Stamps
Art
Toys

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Would it be more fun to create your own beer or wine as a hobby?
Wine
Neither, I don't like to drink.
Both.
Beer

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You're feeling bored on a road trip with your family, which means it's time to play which of these games?
Hangman
Crossword puzzles
I Spy
21 Questions

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Music is a great hobby, and some people prefer to write music rather than play an instrument. Which category do you fall under?
I'd rather play an instrument.
I'd rather write music.
I would love to do both.
I'd rather just listen to music.

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Travelers who embark on a journey of backpacking are often gone for a long period of time. How long could you go backpacking for?
3 months
6 months
1 year or more
Less than 1 month

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Puzzles can be a fun way to train your brain! Which of these puzzles would you like to try and solve?
Trivia puzzles
Word puzzles
Pattern puzzles
Rubik's Cube

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You've found yourself in a bookstore, which means it's time to sit down and read which of these books?
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll
"The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger
"Hamlet" by William Shakespeare
"The Number Devil" by Hans Magnus Enzensberger

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The art of fishing can test one's endurance and patience, but the question is, would it test yours?
I've never tried fishing, so I'm not sure.
It depends on how long I was fishing for.
Yes, I hate fishing.
Not at all, I would love to go fishing.

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