STEM careers quiz

Discover STEM career paths that match your skills, personality and interests

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  • You have strong creative and leadership skills, and you’re not afraid to try new things. Innovators are entrepreneurs at heart and are always thinking of how to solve the next big challenge. As an innovator, you may be responsible for working with companies to improve their product or service offering. You might also find yourself investigating the latest industry trends to predict what solution will have the most impact.

    Careers for innovators

    Explore roles in the fields of information technology, healthcare, environment, government and more.

    Industries that match your profile

    • innovation
    • entrepreneurship
    • biotechnology
    • energy & utilities
    • environment
    • healthcare
    • information technology

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  • You’re curious about the natural wonders of the world. You enjoy understanding the physical and biological processes that shape the formation of our planet. Explorers are usually found working in the field rather than in an office and have a natural talent for understanding the environment. Their hands-on work allows them to take part in major research discoveries that change the way we view the Earth.

    Careers for explorers

    As an explorer, you may work as a researcher, ecologist or environmental scientist within science agencies such as the CSIRO. Your work can also extend into exploratory and research-heavy fields like psychology, physics or chemistry.

    Industries that match your profile

    • biotechnology
    • chemical & material processing
    • environment
    • healthcare 
    • psychology

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  • You have strong conceptual and creative skills. You love the convergence of science and creativity and you're interested in understanding the mechanisms behind the way things work. Designers work in a wide range of industries from energy to environment to utilities to information technology. As a designer, you may be responsible for proposing creative solutions to complex environmental problems or re-imagining a company’s product offering.

    Careers for designers

    Explore roles in the fields of engineering, science, information technology, environment and more.

    Industries that match your profile

    • biotechnology
    • chemical & material processing
    • environment
    • information technology
    • innovation

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  • You have strong communication skills and a passion for scientific topics. You love telling the story of science just as much as you love science itself. Communicators are part of teams that identify breakthroughs in science. As a communicator, it’s your role to explain the science behind the research to the public, the scientific community and other organisations.

    Careers for communicators

    Explore career paths in marketing and communication and discover roles as a journalist, marketing manager, public relations officer and more. When it comes to communicating, you can also look for roles in teaching, psychology and data science.

    Industries that match your profile

    • marketing & communication
    • data science & statistics
    • education & training
    • entrepreneurship
    • psychology

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  • You're a good communicator, enjoy helping others and want to make the world a better place. You know how to use your observation and listening skills to understand and diagnose problems and find suitable solutions.

    Careers for carers

    Carers often work in healthcare but not only as medical practitioners. They may work on innovative projects that contribute to improving the lives of vulnerable humans and animals. They may also work in the environment and teaching sector where their caring and communication skills are highly valuable.

    Industries that match your profile

    • consulting
    • education & training
    • environment
    • healthcare
    • marketing & communication
    • optometry
    • psychology

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  • You have strong mathematical, logical and problem-solving skills. You love translating data and facts into insights. Analysts work across a broad range of industries, helping organisations make data-driven decisions and informed strategies. As an analyst, you may be responsible for helping companies to reach their goals by finding patterns in data and translating statistics into valuable stories. 

    Careers for analysts

    Explore career paths in the fields of data science and statistics, finance, healthcare, retail, media, environment and more. 

    Industries that match your profile

    • accounting & advisory
    • aviation
    • cybersecurity
    • data science & statistics
    • environment
    • banking & financial services
    • healthcare
    • optometry

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  • You have strong problem-solving and project management skills. You love understanding complex problems and finding practical solutions. Advisors work with companies in a variety of capacities from finance to consultancy. The most common career path for an advisor lies within consultancy. However, when it comes to data science, cybersecurity and environmental practices, companies hire advisors due to their specific expertise.

    Careers for advisors

    As an advisor, you may be responsible for supporting a company’s digital transformation or establishing environmentally sustainable practices. Explore roles as a consultant or financial advisor. For specialised advisors, you’ll need to deep dive into a specific area of study.

    Industries that match your profile

    • consulting
    • accounting & advisory
    • marketing & communication
    • data science & statistics
    • cybersecurity
    • psychology
    • environment
    • information technology

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