Career Test

By Ryan Mack I remember my second year in college, and about my third intended major change, my dad asked me if any of my advisers had given me a copy of the book, What Color is Your Parachute (a.k.a...the job-hunter's bible). I remember thinking at the time how stupid that sounded. All I was interested in ...

At work, are you a Perfectionist, a Troubleshooter, a Sage or a Top Dog? Maybe you're a Helper, a Producer or a Connoisseur? According to the ancient theory of the Enneagram, which dates back to Homer's time (750 B.C), there are nine different personality types, and they cover pretty much everyone. Popular author ...

Dewey Sadka, Career Expert Did you know that the colors you like and dislike indicate your "Career Enjoyment Factor," or your personality's best career path? Consider these sometimes overlooked facts: 1. When you love what you do, you do a better job and get promoted. 2. Employers hire those who they believe will ...

Bored at work? This summer, AOL Jobs will be publishing a career quiz every week to keep you entertained. This quiz was so popular with readers when it originally ran that AOL is republishing it. By Dewey Sadka Looking for a career or wondering if you've chosen the right one? Consider taking the ...

Scott Petullo is a graphologist, so naturally for this interview I typed out some questions and e-mailed them. It seemed the safest route for asking an analyst just what might be read into our job applications by potential employees. My objective was to find out about how sloppy handwriting might be perceived by ...

Some of the world's most successful CEOs and entrepreneurs took very different paths to success, from how they approached high school and college, to how they act as adults. Are you The Visionary or The Fashionista?? Here are the full results. ...

Bored at work? AOL Jobs is publishing a career quiz every week to keep you entertained. This quiz was so popular with readers when it originally ran that AOL is republishing it. When your boss asks you to do something you're not all that excited about, do you: A: Grudgingly accept the assignment ...

There are plenty of online quizzes to waste your time with, from which Jonas Brother you should marry, to what kind of animal you were in a previous life. But the one type of quiz worth your time is a career quiz. An online career quiz can give you an idea of your interests, your ideal workplace environment and ...

Revised January 2011 A simple deck of playing cards can reveal fascinating secrets about you, your career and your colleagues, according to Lisa Osborne, a popular radio host who began studying the science of Destiny Cards as a lark, but has now made it into a successful vocation. "Using this ancient system ...