Quiz: Where should I work?

I like tasks that *

have a defined methodology for completion that I can refer to

are easy to complete

require me to work with a team that has skills which I can complement

are well-defined with straightforward solutions

are not well defined and require me to set the scope and find the solution

require me to develop new approaches

I like work schedules that *

are traditional (like 8am to 5pm)

demand the least amount of my time

rely on technology to overcome time and place constraints

can be adapted to my personal schedule, changing daily if needed

are totally up to me

bring team members together regularly

I like work that *

is stimulating and challenging, requiring me to expand my skills

is challenging, but within my current skill set and training

doesn't require me to do much more than show up

follows well-defined routines that can be performed by others if I'm not around

enables me to contribute my skills on a diverse team

is so challenging that I rarely see the same problem more than once

What I really want is *

to work on fun projects with people I like and respect

to build or create something that has an impact

to work with really smart people on challenging projects

a paycheck every week and a Christmas bonus

to make steady progress through training and development to a successful career

to balance my life between work and my other interests or commitments

For me, work is *

a chance to do something important with people I like

isn't as important as my other interests or responsibilities

an adventure and another way to challenge myself

a pain in the butt

the opportunity to build something that will make me rich or famous

the path to economic security

I like a manager who *

gets me the resources I need and then gets out of the way

tells me clearly what I have to do, pays me according to my value and tenure, and keeps promises

pays me for the work I do and isn't too demanding

creates a strong team, coaches us when necessary, and quickly resolves conflicts

allows me flexibility in my schedule and workload

gives me interesting projects, acknowledges my special skills, and gets rid of jerks

I'd like to work for a company that *

is a cool pre-IPO startup

is financially stable and secure

pays the most for the job I do

has a reputation for excellence

values its employees more than its profit

creates something of lasting value or social significance

For me to change jobs, my new employer would have to *

have flex-time and flex-benefits

provide me with the freedom to be entrepreneurial

provide bonuses and/or stock options

recognize how my skills fit into the organization

make a quick hiring decision without a lot of hoops

provide me with training and career development options

I'd quit a job where *

I could get more pay elsewhere

the benefits and vacation time were stingy

there was no opportunity of significant financial compensation beyond salary

the pay and benefits didn't seem fair

the environment was competitive rather than collaborative

I wasn't able to do the work in the way I think it needs to be done

I am successful if *

I'm getting a good salary and regular promotions

I can juggle my work and other commitments

I'm working with good people on good projects

I'm doing what I love and creating something special

I don't get fired

I'm constantly being challenged and learning new skills

I am *

Male

Female

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My current status *

My college (or grad school) major *

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Quiz: Who should I work for?