Scarily accurate career counseling quiz, using nothing but color preferences

http://www.careerpath.com/career-tests/colorcareercounselor.aspx

Here's what I got:

Best Occupational Category

You're a CREATOR

Keywords

Nonconforming, Impulsive, Expressive, Romantic, Intuitive, 
Sensitive, and Emotional

These original types place a high value on aesthetic 
qualities and have a great need for self-expression. They 
enjoy working independently, being creative, using their 
imagination, and constantly learning something new. Fields of 
interest are art, drama, music, and writing or places where 
they can express, assemble, or implement creative ideas.


CREATOR OCCUPATIONS

Suggested careers are Advertising Executive, Architect, Web 
Designer, Creative Director, Public Relations, Fine or 
Commercial Artist, Interior Decorator, Lawyer, Librarian, 
Musician, Reporter, Art Teacher, Broadcaster, Technical 
Writer, English Teacher, Architect, Photographer, Medical 
Illustrator, Corporate Trainer, Author, Editor, Landscape 
Architect, Exhibit Builder, and Package Designer.


CREATOR WORKPLACES

Consider workplaces where you can create and improve beauty 
and aesthetic qualities. Unstructured, flexible organizations 
that allow self-expression work best with your free-spirited nature.

Suggested Creator workplaces are advertising, public 
relations, and interior decorating firms; artistic studios, 
theaters and concert halls; institutions that teach crafts, 
universities, music, and dance schools. Other workplaces to 
consider are art institutes, museums, libraries, and galleries.




2nd Best Occupational Category

You're a SOCIAL MANAGER

Keywords:

Tactful, Cooperative, Generous, Understanding, Insightful, 
Friendly, and Cheerful

This very social type enjoys working in groups, sharing 
responsibilities, and being the center of attention. Fields 
of interest are instructing, helping, nurturing, care giving 
and instructing-especially young people. They discuss and 
consider feelings in order to solve problems, lead, direct, 
persuade, guide, organize and enlighten others.

Best Occupational Category
You're a CREATOR
Keywords

Nonconforming, Impulsive, Expressive, Romantic, Intuitive, Sensitive, and Emotional

These original types place a high value on aesthetic qualities and have a great need for self-expression. They enjoy working independently, being creative, using their imagination, and constantly learning something new. Fields of interest are art, drama, music, and writing or places where they can express, assemble, or implement creative ideas.

CREATOR OCCUPATIONS
Suggested careers are Advertising Executive, Architect, Web Designer, Creative Director, Public Relations, Fine or Commercial Artist, Interior Decorator, Lawyer, Librarian, Musician, Reporter, Art Teacher, Broadcaster, Technical Writer, English Teacher, Architect, Photographer, Medical Illustrator, Corporate Trainer, Author, Editor, Landscape Architect, Exhibit Builder, and Package Designer.

CREATOR WORKPLACES
Consider workplaces where you can create and improve beauty and aesthetic qualities. Unstructured, flexible organizations that allow self-expression work best with your free-spirited nature.

Suggested Creator workplaces are advertising, public relations, and interior decorating firms; artistic studios, theaters and concert halls; institutions that teach crafts, universities, music, and dance schools. Other workplaces to consider are art institutes, museums, libraries, and galleries.





2nd Best Occupational Category
You're a SOCIAL MANAGER
Keywords:

Tactful, Cooperative, Generous, Understanding, Insightful, Friendly, and Cheerful

This very social type enjoys working in groups, sharing responsibilities, and being the center of attention. Fields of interest are instructing, helping, nurturing, care giving and instructing-especially young people. They discuss and consider feelings in order to solve problems, lead, direct, persuade, guide, organize and enlighten others.


Section I: You and Your Team
This personality overview section highlights your natural workplace talents—the tasks you pursue with passion. You'll learn how your natural strengths complement those of your coworkers and how, joining forces, you can resolve on-the-job dilemmas.
Section II: Your Key To Success
Here you discover your capacity for dispelling disruption and maximizing profitability. Use this proven, beyond-self-perception advice to create a more positive career path free of detours.
Section III: Managing Strengths and Weaknesses
Your evaluation's highest and lowest scores result in this section's recommendations for staying on-track in your career and reversing wrong turns. In focusing on your talents and missteps, you'll re-stoke your energy and enthusiasm for managing costly mistakes.
Section IV: Leadership Power Moves
This final section identifies your "street sense," those power moves that turn obstacles into insignificant details. Here suggestions based on your color-ranked evaluations will guide you towards making the most of an interview or harnessing your fast-paced workday.


The Full Report: Includes...

An in depth, stay-on-track guide to your career options.
How to maximize on-the-job and interview strengths.
Street sense, obstacle-solving, leadership power moves.

We are really the best kind of people. We don't have as many blind spots and hangups as those other people.

I'm also an ENTP, and I think that's the best kind of people as well. Again, far fewer hangups and blind spots.

:thumbsup:

1960s, and is as worthless now as it was then.

Redstone

Best Occupational Category

You're a BUZZKILL

Keywords
Killing Buzzes, Grumpy, Fun-hating, Wet Blanket

:P

but my second best option was

You're a Persuader

Keywords:

Witty, Competitive, Sociable, Talkative, Ambitious, Argumentative, and Aggressive

These enterprising types sell, persuade, and lead others. Positions of leadership, power, and status are usually their ultimate goal. Persuasive people like to take financial and interpersonal risks and to participate in competitive activities. They enjoy working with others inside organizations to accomplish goals and achieve economic success.

but it's not far off - I am a photo editor, which is a mix of both of those things.

"Advertising Executive, Architect, Web Designer, Creative Director, Public Relations, Fine or Commercial Artist, Interior Decorator, Lawyer, Librarian, Musician, Reporter, Art Teacher, Broadcaster, Technical Writer, English Teacher, Architect, Photographer, Medical Illustrator, Corporate Trainer, Author, Editor, Landscape Architect, Exhibit Builder, and Package Designer.'

One of these is actually my occupation, but on the other hand, that's a hell of a broad spectrum of careers.

This is very accurate. My two fave pasttimes.... if only someone would pay me for one of them!

You're a CREATOR
Keywords
Nonconforming, Impulsive, Expressive, Romantic, Intuitive, Sensitive, and Emotional
These original types place a high value on aesthetic qualities and have a great need for self-expression. They enjoy working independently, being creative, using their imagination, and constantly learning something new. Fields of interest are art, drama, music, and writing or places where they can express, assemble, or implement creative ideas.
CREATOR OCCUPATIONS
Suggested careers are Advertising Executive, Architect, Web Designer, Creative Director, Public Relations, Fine or Commercial Artist, Interior Decorator, Lawyer, Librarian, Musician, Reporter, Art Teacher, Broadcaster, Technical Writer, English Teacher, Architect, Photographer, Medical Illustrator, Corporate Trainer, Author, Editor, Landscape Architect, Exhibit Builder, and Package Designer.
CREATOR WORKPLACES
Consider workplaces where you can create and improve beauty and aesthetic qualities. Unstructured, flexible organizations that allow self-expression work best with your free-spirited nature.
Suggested Creator workplaces are advertising, public relations, and interior decorating firms; artistic studios, theaters and concert halls; institutions that teach crafts, universities, music, and dance schools. Other workplaces to consider are art institutes, museums, libraries, and galleries.


2nd Best Occupational Category
You're a PERSUADER
Keywords:
Witty, Competitive, Sociable, Talkative, Ambitious, Argumentative, and Aggressive
These enterprising types sell, persuade, and lead others. Positions of leadership, power, and status are usually their ultimate goal. Persuasive people like to take financial and interpersonal risks and to participate in competitive activities. They enjoy working with others inside organizations to accomplish goals and achieve economic success.

If you are not willing to disclose that, then don't bother.

It wants your first name (which can be anything) and asks for email but does not require it.

That actually makes a lot of sense. It seems I've been cursed with careerlessness.

I got the Blank White Box too...Mooo?

Knowing how many DUers pursue creative interests such as art, writing, photography, music, etc. I'm not surprised a lot end up with Creator as the first result.

Like the Myers-Briggs Test Instrument, phrenology, or chiromancy.

Geez, it's just a fun test. Lighten up.

I hate these tests not because people have fun taking them on teh internets, but because these tests are used by actual employers to screen out applicants and to deny advancement, as if the tests have any objective validity.

That way madness lies.

How'd I do? :D

The test makes it totally optional.

And then they show up with the truncheons and jack-boots.


You'll see!

second: Organizer.

fun test.

I HATE organizing, I'm not careful, and I can't stand a structured organization.

Best Occupational Category
You're an ORGANIZER
Keywords

Self-Control, Practical, Self-Contained, Orderly, Systematic, Precise, and Accurate

These conservative appearing, plotting-types enjoy organizing, data systems, accounting, detail, and accuracy. They often enjoy mathematics and data management activities such as accounting and investment management. Persistence and patience allows them to do detailed paperwork, operate office machines, write business reports, and make charts and graphs.

ORGANIZER CAREERS
Suggested careers are Administrator, Secretary, Printer, Paralegal, Building Inspector, Bank Cashier, Private Secretary, Statistician, Operations Manager, Financial Analyst, Bookkeeper, Medical Records Technician, Developer of Business or Computer Systems, Clerical Worker, Proofreader, Accountant, Administrative Assistant, Banker, Certified Public Accountant, Credit Manager, Store Salesperson, Actuary, Dental Assistant, Business Education Teacher, Food Service Manager, IRS Agent, Budget Analyst, and Underwriter.

ORGANIZER WORKPLACES
Your very careful, conscientious, conservative nature gives others the confidence to trust you with handling money and material possessions. Structured organizations that have well-ordered chains of command work best for you.

Suggested Organizer workplaces are large corporations, business offices, financial lending institutions, banks, insurance companies, accounting firms, and quality control and inspection departments.

:D

This is my idea of Hell!

Though trying to find places for all us creative types is a bitch.

Best Occupational Category
You're a CREATOR
Keywords

Nonconforming, Impulsive, Expressive, Romantic, Intuitive, Sensitive, and Emotional

These original types place a high value on aesthetic qualities and have a great need for self-expression. They enjoy working independently, being creative, using their imagination, and constantly learning something new. Fields of interest are art, drama, music, and writing or places where they can express, assemble, or implement creative ideas.

CREATOR OCCUPATIONS
Suggested careers are Advertising Executive, Architect, Web Designer, Creative Director, Public Relations, Fine or Commercial Artist, Interior Decorator, Lawyer, Librarian, Musician, Reporter, Art Teacher, Broadcaster, Technical Writer, English Teacher, Architect, Photographer, Medical Illustrator, Corporate Trainer, Author, Editor, Landscape Architect, Exhibit Builder, and Package Designer.

CREATOR WORKPLACES
Consider workplaces where you can create and improve beauty and aesthetic qualities. Unstructured, flexible organizations that allow self-expression work best with your free-spirited nature.

Suggested Creator workplaces are advertising, public relations, and interior decorating firms; artistic studios, theaters and concert halls; institutions that teach crafts, universities, music, and dance schools. Other workplaces to consider are art institutes, museums, libraries, and galleries.

2nd Best Occupational Category
You're a PERSUADER
Keywords:

Witty, Competitive, Sociable, Talkative, Ambitious, Argumentative, and Aggressive

These enterprising types sell, persuade, and lead others. Positions of leadership, power, and status are usually their ultimate goal. Persuasive people like to take financial and interpersonal risks and to participate in competitive activities. They enjoy working with others inside organizations to accomplish goals and achieve economic success.



In the second category, I can't say I've very aggressive--never was. I can be competitive, but not in a career, socializing and talking wear me out, and my ambitions went the way of the dodo.

You're an ORGANIZER
      - Ugh, I can't even organize myself!

Key words: Self-Control, Practical, Self-Contained, Orderly, Systematic, Precise, and Accurate
      :rofl: Self control? Self con-friggin-tained? ME? I'm not organized OR systematic in any way! I'm a creative flowing mess who just happens like greens and blues! I'm precise, but that's only my way of compensating for my total lack of organization. If I nail it right the first time I don't have to worry about revision, which I suck at. Oh this is sooo not me.

      - sorry, Dewey Colorizinator, not me by a long long-shot.

and it's dead wrong too! Why - because I like blue, purple and green over orange and white?
weird.

:)

I'm an academic scientist, I like mathematics, etc. I'm also artistic and creative. The report I got was pretty spot on. Oh, that's ironic-- it lists "medical illustrator" as a possible career path. I was a freelance illustrator and graphic designer in an earlier lifetime, and went back to college 25 years ago because I wanted to seek some medical and scientific illustration clients, but needed a better biology background in order to have street cred. I ended up liking the science better than the art work, so I ended up here instead. Pretty interesting!

Suggested workplaces? I'm on the faculty at a university!

Called me an Organizer

Haha. Look around my apartment and you know that it's not true.

Keywords

Holding dicks, confused, emotionally dead, rectally flexible, like crack.

These much maligned types place a high value on being fucked, or fucking others.
They enjoy working in an environment that makes other people sick
to their stomach, where they use talents that can only be called unholy.
Fields of interest are dicks, think tanks, the stock market, crack, cocaine, and
place where they can do nothing of any value and still be paid.


WHORE OCCUPATIONS

Suggested careers are Crack Whore, Assistant Crack Whore, Patent Lawyer, Right wing Think Tank,
Palin Family Member, CEO, President, Prime Minister, Senator, PAC member, Wall Street Banker, Gigalo, Jay Leno

WHORE WORKPLACES

Consider workplaces where you can sell your soul for cold hard cash, power
or drugs. It can be upscale, or a recently burnt down crack house...it doesn't matter,
as long as it's devoid of hope or morality.

Suggested Whore workplaces are the oval office, Wall Street, crack houses,
whore house, Liberty University, or other places that teach trades that will either
cause the downfall of humankind, or ruin your soul and self esteem.



Shit, it's got me pegged.

I call b.s.

I've worked in banks, and this is sooooooo not true.

Self-Control, Practical, Self-Contained, Orderly, Systematic, Precise, and Accurate


ORGANIZER WORKPLACES
Your very careful, conscientious, conservative nature gives others the confidence to trust you with handling money and material possessions. Structured organizations that have well-ordered chains of command work best for you.

Suggested Organizer workplaces are large corporations, business offices, financial lending institutions, banks, insurance companies, accounting firms, and quality control and inspection departments.

i told IT what in the fuck it is i do; namely, to haul ass and get paid.

What's wrong with picking black?

Work it, baby!

I got a blank screen. I think they're trying to tell me something.
GAC

I refuse to put in an e-mail address so it keeps returning me to the beginning.

I can't do anything right. *sigh*

because some colors are just more popular than others.

I loved the Luscher Test, by the way. Everybody who took it was deemed seriously neurotic.

I love green, but their "green", I could not choose.

Best Occupational Category
You're an ORGANIZER
Keywords
Self-Control, Practical, Self-Contained, Orderly, Systematic, Precise, and Accurate
These conservative appearing, plotting-types enjoy organizing, data systems, accounting, detail, and accuracy. They often enjoy mathematics and data management activities such as accounting and investment management. Persistence and patience allows them to do detailed paperwork, operate office machines, write business reports, and make charts and graphs.
ORGANIZER CAREERS
Suggested careers are Administrator, Secretary, Printer, Paralegal, Building Inspector, Bank Cashier, Private Secretary, Statistician, Operations Manager, Financial Analyst, Bookkeeper, Medical Records Technician, Developer of Business or Computer Systems, Clerical Worker, Proofreader, Accountant, Administrative Assistant, Banker, Certified Public Accountant, Credit Manager, Store Salesperson, Actuary, Dental Assistant, Business Education Teacher, Food Service Manager, IRS Agent, Budget Analyst, and Underwriter.
ORGANIZER WORKPLACES
Your very careful, conscientious, conservative nature gives others the confidence to trust you with handling money and material possessions. Structured organizations that have well-ordered chains of command work best for you.
Suggested Organizer workplaces are large corporations, business offices, financial lending institutions, banks, insurance companies, accounting firms, and quality control and inspection departments.

:rofl:


I work a production line and live in a mess.

I have a couple of ideas for original writing, but I never make them go anyplace.

Text in bold is laughably wrong. Italics seems very accurate.


Best Occupational Category
You're a SOCIAL MANAGER
Keywords

Tactful, Cooperative, Generous, Understanding, Insightful, Friendly, and Cheerful

This very social type enjoys working in groups, sharing responsibilities, and being the center of attention. Fields of interest are instructing, helping, nurturing, care giving and instructing-especially young people. They discuss and consider feelings in order to solve problems, lead, direct, persuade, guide, organize and enlighten others.

SOCIAL MANAGER OCCUPATIONS
Suggested careers are Radio and TV Producer, Loan Officer, Elementary or High School Teacher, Public Health Nurse, Dietitian, Community Service or Human Resource Director, High School Counselor, Home Economics Teacher, Parks and Recreation Coordinator, Physical Education Teacher, Student Personnel Worker, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Speech Pathologist, Social Science Teacher, Nurse, LPN, Agricultural Extension Agent, Physical Therapist, Social Worker, Minister and Department Store Manager.

SOCIAL MANAGER WORKPLACES
You are sincerely concerned for the welfare of others. Your kind, humanistic nature allows you to help those who can't help themselves. Others see you as idealistic, ethical, and responsible.

Suggested Social Manager workplaces are human resource departments, social service agencies, schools, religious organizations, medical service companies, mental and health care facilities.

:rofl::rofl:

Best Occupational Category
You're a RESEARCHER
Keywords

Independent, Self-Motivated, Reserved, Introspective, Analytical, and Curious

e investigative types gather information, analyze and interpret data, and inquire to uncover new facts. They have a strong scientific orientation, enjoy academic or research environments and prefer self-reliant jobs. Dislikes are group projects, selling, and repetitive activities.

RESEARCHER OCCUPATIONS
Suggested careers are College Professor, Physician, Psychologist, Pharmacist, Chemist, Marketing Research, Inventor, Sales Forecasting, Project Engineer, Dentist, Identifying Consumer Demand, Chiropractor, Dentist, Medical Technician, Optometrist, Research & Development Manager, Respiratory Therapist, Real Estate Appraiser, Chiropractor, Veterinarian, Geologist, Physicist, Science Teacher, Medical Technologist, and Author of Technical Books.

RESEARCHER WORKPLACES
Task-oriented careers where you can become absorbed in the job, be original and creative, and not conform to rigid company rules will work best for you. Unstructured organizations, for example, that allow you to sail your own ship are vital.

Suggested Researcher workplaces are universities and colleges, home office positions, medical facilities, computer-related industries, scientific foundations and think tanks, research firms, and design laboratories.


2nd Best Occupational Category
You're a DOER
Keywords:

Emotionally Stable, Reliable, High Energy, Practical, Thrifty, and Persistent

These adventurous types prefer action-oriented, concrete problems rather than dealing with thought-provoking, ambiguous, abstract dilemmas. Fields of interest include mechanical, construction, and outdoor careers. They might also enjoy working with machines, tools, and equipment to repair or build something.

mix the music for the dances I choreograph for them, so I guess the color thing was spot on. (I am also supposed to be a writer, but I keep avoiding all the stories in my hard drive.)

Nonconforming, Impulsive, Expressive, Romantic, Intuitive, Sensitive, and Emotional

These original types place a high value on aesthetic qualities and have a great need for self-expression. They enjoy working independently, being creative, using their imagination, and constantly learning something new. Fields of interest are art, drama, music, and writing or places where they can express, assemble, or implement creative ideas.

CREATOR OCCUPATIONS
Suggested careers are Advertising Executive, Architect, Web Designer, Creative Director, Public Relations, Fine or Commercial Artist, Interior Decorator, Lawyer, Librarian, Musician, Reporter, Art Teacher, Broadcaster, Technical Writer, English Teacher, Architect, Photographer, Medical Illustrator, Corporate Trainer, Author, Editor, Landscape Architect, Exhibit Builder, and Package Designer.

CREATOR WORKPLACES
Consider workplaces where you can create and improve beauty and aesthetic qualities. Unstructured, flexible organizations that allow self-expression work best with your free-spirited nature.

Suggested Creator workplaces are advertising, public relations, and interior decorating firms; artistic studios, theaters and concert halls; institutions that teach crafts, universities, music, and dance schools. Other workplaces to consider are art institutes, museums, libraries, and galleries.





2nd Best Occupational Category
You're a SOCIAL MANAGER
Keywords:

Tactful, Cooperative, Generous, Understanding, Insightful, Friendly, and Cheerful

This very social type enjoys working in groups, sharing responsibilities, and being the center of attention. Fields of interest are instructing, helping, nurturing, care giving and instructing-especially young people. They discuss and consider feelings in order to solve problems, lead, direct, persuade, guide, organize and enlighten others.

"Best Occupational Category
You're an ORGANIZER
Keywords

Self-Control, Practical, Self-Contained, Orderly, Systematic, Precise, and Accurate

These conservative appearing, plotting-types enjoy organizing, data systems, accounting, detail, and accuracy. They often enjoy mathematics and data management activities such as accounting and investment management. Persistence and patience allows them to do detailed paperwork, operate office machines, write business reports, and make charts and graphs.

ORGANIZER CAREERS
Suggested careers are Administrator, Secretary, Printer, Paralegal, Building Inspector, Bank Cashier, Private Secretary, Statistician, Operations Manager, Financial Analyst, Bookkeeper, Medical Records Technician, Developer of Business or Computer Systems, Clerical Worker, Proofreader, Accountant, Administrative Assistant, Banker, Certified Public Accountant, Credit Manager, Store Salesperson, Actuary, Dental Assistant, Business Education Teacher, Food Service Manager, IRS Agent, Budget Analyst, and Underwriter.

ORGANIZER WORKPLACES
Your very careful, conscientious, conservative nature gives others the confidence to trust you with handling money and material possessions. Structured organizations that have well-ordered chains of command work best for you.

Suggested Organizer workplaces are large corporations, business offices, financial lending institutions, banks, insurance companies, accounting firms, and quality control and inspection departments.


2nd Best Occupational Category
You're a RESEARCHER
Keywords:

Independent, Self-Motivated, Reserved, Introspective, Analytical, and Curious

These investigative types gather information, analyze and interpret data, and inquire to uncover new facts. They have a strong scientific orientation, enjoy academic or research environments and prefer self-reliant jobs. Dislikes are group projects, selling, and repetitive activities."

Should I get the full report so I can learn some leadership "power moves"? Is that anything like the Figure-Four?

I would be terrible at any of those occupations. I did like doing research in grad school, though.

This explains why i end up getting sorted into Hufflepuff all the time, too...