write the user manual
17. I’d feel more comfortable helping someone
a.Fix a broken machine
b.Recover from an illness
18. If I worked for a daycare center, I’d be better at
a.Caring for the center’s paperwork
b.Caring for the children
19. I take more satisfaction from
a.Helping someone learn something new
b.Helping someone have a good time
20. In my business, I’m probably more likely to measure success by
a.How many sales I make
b.The satisfaction level of my customers
21. I’m better with
a.Numbers
b.Words
22. I’m more likely to get satisfaction from
a.Creating success for myself
b.Helping others be successful
23. Friends and family are more likely to say I am
a.A great speaker
b.A great listener
24. People usually trust my
a.Investment advice
b.Personal advice
25. If I had to sell 10 boxes of cookies, and both methods were equally effective, I would rather
a.Go door-to-door
b.Create a website
26. I’m more likely to attend a cocktail party because
a.I’ll have a fun, stimulating time
b.I could meet potential business contacts
27. I’d probably get more satisfaction from being a
a.Doctor
b.Nurse
28. I prefer to work on projects
a.By myself
b.As part of a team
29. I would rather have the spotlight
a.On me
b.On someone I care about
30. When meeting someone new:
a.I can usually find something to talk with them about
b.If they’re not interesting to me, I move on
31. I’m more fascinated by
a.How things work
b.How organizations work
32. I’d prefer to help students
a.Understand a school subject
b.Understand their feelings
33. In my business, I’m more likely to judge one of my products by
a.Its quality and craftsmanship
b.How many I’ve sold
34. Working with a new restaurant, I’d rather help them:
a.Devise their computer system
b.devise their recipes
35. I would rather help a company
a.go out and get new customers
b.take care of the customers they have
36. For a community theatre production, I’d rather
a.act in the show
b.sell tickets
Section Two
Read the following statements and determine whether or not they accurately describe you. There are 18 questions in this section.
37. I can handle constructive criticism of my work.
a.True
b.False
38. I’d especially like my work to revolve around helping others (people or companies) overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
a.True
b.False
39. I don’t burn out on repetitive tasks.
a.True
b.False
40. I’m naturally good at understanding how things work.
a.True
b.False
41. I have strong writing skills.
a.True
b.False
42. I have a bit (or more than a bit) of show business blood in me—I enjoy performing in front of others.
a.True
b.False
43. I don’t find a desk full of paperwork intimidating—it’s a challenge!
a.True
b.False
44. I’m patient with people.
a.True
b.False
45. I feel comfortable investing my money in uncertain ventures when I feel the risk is worth it.
a.True
b.False
46. I’m naturally outgoing and am generally able to establish a good rapport with people right from the get-go.
a.True
b.False
47.
