What Summer Job Is Right for You?

By: Tori Highley
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
What Summer Job Is Right for You?
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About This Quiz

Summer jobs are a great way for students and teachers alike to make money during the hot season. There are a few different kinds of jobs that are always hiring over the summer. Take this quiz to figure out which summer job is a good fit for you.
Which weekend activity are you looking forward to this summer?
Outdoor concerts
Going kayaking
Extended backpacking trips
Going to the zoo
Which icy drink beats the heat?
Lemonade
Milkshake
Gatorade
Iced coffee
Which season is your favorite?
Summer, because I love having fun in the sun.
Spring, because the flowers are blooming.
Winter, because the sports are awesome.
Fall, because of sweater weather.

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What is your dream vehicle for a long road trip?
I want a horse for a long trip!
A motorcycle or scooter.
A Jeep would be awesome.
A red convertible would be fun!
What are your plans for a trip to the lake?
Canoeing
Barbecuing
Paddle boarding
Swimming at the beach.
What music is blasting in your car on the highway?
Disney songs so I can sing along!
Classic rock
Folk music
The latest pop hits

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On a hot evening, what do you make for dinner?
Hot dogs and burgers on the grill!
Crockpot sloppy joes
Watermelon and feta salad
Italian pasta salad
What kind of movie do you see at the theater to escape the heat?
Romantic comedy
Scary movies
Action movie
Animation or fantasy film
What sport do you play with your buddies at a barbecue?
Baseball
Frisbee
Volleyball
Basketball

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When you were a kid, what was your favorite backyard activity?
Playing in the sprinkler
Coloring with chalk
Tree climbing
Making mud pies
Your town gets hit with a rainy day in the middle of July, and everyone cancels their plans. What do you do to pass the time?
Break out the board games
Grab a book to read
Go hiking anyway
Dance in the rain!
Which dessert are you bringing to the Independence Day party?
S'mores
Cherry pie
Popsicles
Lemon bars

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What is your greatest strength at work?
My leadership
My networking skills
My independent work
My creativity
Which backyard contest do you know you can win?
Barbecue competition
Pie eating contest
Horseshoe tournament
Scavenger hunt
Which eco-conscious way do you get to work in the summer?
I just walk everywhere.
I carpool with my friends.
My bicycle, as usual.
The bus system is fun to use.

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Which summer hobby is your favorite?
Traveling
Fishing
Jet skiing
Gardening
What part of the summer is most frustrating to you?
The snakes scare me a lot.
The heat is way too much for me.
The bugs are really annoying.
The sun burns my skin way too frequently.
What are your life goals right now?
I want to never worry about money.
I want to be CEO of a great company.
I just want to be happy doing what I'm doing.
I want to be the principal of a school.

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Which location would you be most comfortable for you during a phone interview?
A private study room at the library
A quiet coffee shop
My back porch
My dining room table
Where are you planning a dream vacation?
New Orleans
Hawaii
The Pacific Crest Trail
California and Disneyland
Which board game do you play with your work friends?
Twister
Monopoly
Jenga
Scrabble

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Do you like being friends with your co-workers?
I care about my co-workers like family.
I don't care very much, although I have met my best friend through work.
I have my work buddies that I hang out with occasionally.
I like to keep work separate from my normal life, although I still care about the people I work with.
How important is it to have holidays off work?
Absolutely most important.
I would like them off if I can have them off.
I don't really care.
I even need to have weekends off, as well as holidays.
What do you wear on the hottest days of the year?
Sweat wicking clothing
Shorts and a tank top
A bathing suit
A hat and something that flows

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Where do you do your best work?
In my craft room
At the local coffee shop
In the great outdoors
At the office
At a picnic for work, what are you in charge of?
Setting up the volleyball net
The dessert table
The campfire
The kids' table
Which is your favorite road trip snack?
Hot Cheetos
Chocolate-covered almonds
Freeze dried strawberries
Licorice twists

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What is your favorite packed lunch?
Turkey sandwich
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Beef jerky and trail mix
Mac and cheese
What summer camp are you nostalgic for?
Scout camp
Drama camp
Adventure camp
Dance camp
How do you treat yourself when you get your paycheck?
Dinner with my friends
Ice cream!
New camping gear
Movie theater tickets

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