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Q1 : Work Environment: Do you prefer to work in an environment that is:*

A. Direct service: Lots of interaction with others.

B. Behind the scenes: At a desk or in a lab.

C. Blended: A mix of direct service and behind the scenes.

Q2 : Emergency Response: At the grocery store you see a shopper fall down. Their left arm is at an awkward angle! Do you:*

A. Rush into action! You’ve watched enough Grey’s Anatomy to handle any medical emergency!

B. Dial 911 while “fingers crossed” someone with a first-aid class under their belt steps up.

C. Quickly avert your gaze and head to the nearest exit.

Q3 : Tolerance: You’re bringing your friend home from the hospital after a minor procedure. On the way, their wound starts bleeding A LOT. Do you:*

A. Stop the car and immediately inspect the wound to assess how bad the situation might be, before pulling out your first-aid kit.

B. Hand them some paper towels and start driving them back to the hospital while avoiding looking at the blood.

C. Need to get out of the car because the sight and smell of blood is making you feel queasy.

Q4 : Hobbies: You finally have a weekend to yourself. How would you like to spend your free time?*

A. Build a model ship. It may take a few months, but the end result is worth it!

B. Guess the daily Wordle! Fast paced brain games for the win.

C. Treat yourself! Self care is health care.

D. Watch a 10-hour documentary. The first five hours are just surface information!

E. Complete the Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle. In pen!

Q5 : Schedule: What type of work schedule do you prefer?*

A. Predictable: A consistent schedule and hours are appreciated!

B. Unpredictable: Your only question is “When do you need me?” because your schedule is wide open!

Q6 : Interaction Length: You’ve got a Do It Yourself project to complete at home. Do you:*

A. This is no IKEA shelf! You’re going to be tackling this project over a few weekends.

B. Eyeball the problem and use whatever you have available. All you need is some confidence and a little elbow grease!

C. You’ve cleaned the area and organized the materials… for when the handyman arrives.

D. You’ve been online for four hours comparing paint brands. You’ll get to the hardware store eventually.

E. You’ve watched multiple YouTube tutorials and read the instruction manual front to back. You are beyond ready to start this project!

Q7 : Work Pace: What is your preferred pace of work?*

A. Fast pace: You’re ready for anything to be thrown at you! You think best on your feet and when you’re deep in the action.

B. Slow pace: While you’re no stranger to deadlines, you prefer to work in a low pressure environment, and double check your work.

C. Medium pace: You enjoy thinking on your feet and like to mix active work with long term tasks.

Q8 : Interaction: You’re at a big New Year’s Eve party, and it seems like half the city showed up! Which party goer are you?*

A. You find yourself in the upstairs bathroom, consoling someone who just got dumped.

B. You’re dominating at the ping pong table! The crowd is cheering you on! You’re unstoppable!

C. You arrived early to help with set up and you’ll stay late to lend a helping hand. You can also be found mingling and keeping conversation flowing!

D. You avoid the host and the four other partygoers you know. You find yourself helping (hiding) in the kitchen.

E. You’re cozy at home, but enjoying all the live posts to social media. If anyone asks, you’ll have enough info to sound like you were there!

Q9 : TV Genre: It’s time for a little zoning out in front of the TV. Which show would you enjoy watching?*

A. Friends: The coffee shop is where it's at. A little talk therapy with my friends is just what I need.

B. CSI: Let’s get into the details! Solving a puzzle is the best way to unwind.

C. The Ellen Show: Who doesn’t enjoy a dance break now and then? Especially on a feel good show that supports so many great causes and people!

D. HGTV Property Brothers: You love learning how things are designed and built, and how budget decisions are made.

E. The History Channel: Ahh, let the facts roll in! Whether you’re learning about a historic era or enjoying a biopic of your favorite historical figure.

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