Career Quiz and Most Suitable Personality
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Lexicographers
Lexicographers Lexicographers edit and write dictionaries to monitor and record changes in languages. This job involves a variety of activities, including defining words, organizing definitions, and specifying the pronunciations of words.
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Career Quiz
In this career quiz, there are 8-10 questions that will give you a pretty good perspective on whether this career is right for you.
There are 3 answers to each question: Dislike, Maybe, and Like.
Ready? Let’s start!
| Question | Yes | Maybe | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Are you interested in learning how to monitor changes in language? | |||
| Would you be interested in learning how to write original dictionary entries? | |||
| Are you curious about editing and reviewing the work of lexicographers? | |||
| Do you have the writing skills needed to write accurate definitions? | |||
| Do you have the dedication necessary to work with limited pay and recognition? | |||
| Do you have the organizational skills needed to work on your own? | |||
| Do you love the English language and want to help expand it? | |||
| Are you prepared to work in a career with limited job openings? |
Your Results
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Now count how many points you have.
After you’re done counting your points. Click below to view your results.
Suitable Personality Type
People with this personality type likes to follow set procedures and routines. They prefer working with data and details more than with ideas. You can read more about these career personality types here.
Lexicographers need excellent writing skills, as they make a living writing accurate definitions of words. Working in this field also requires dedication, as you will receive limited recognition and potentially limited pay.
Many lexicographers have great organizational skills, which are necessary when you work without direct supervision. Curiosity is another important trait, as lexicographers need to constantly ask questions when evaluating and researching words.
Pros and Cons
Pros
You Get to Learn New Things
Lexicographers constantly learn new things as they research words, which helps keep this job interesting.
You Do Not Need a Specific Degree
While most lexicographers major in English or communications, you can enter this field with almost any Bachelor’s degree.
You Get to Spend Time Online
Lexicographers often use the internet and browse social media topics to pay attention to language trends, which can be entertaining.
Stress-Free Work
Lexicography is not a stressful field. You are unlikely to encounter stressful or challenging situations based solely on your job responsibilities.
Cons
Limited Opportunities
Lexicography is not a large field, creating a lot of competition for job openings, which can make it difficult to find work.
Limited Recognition
Most people will not understand what you do for a living or may be surprised that being a lexicographer is a real job.
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