Should I Become A Meteorologist (One Minute Quiz)

Alyssa Omandac

Career Quiz and Most Suitable Personality

Meteorologists

Meteorologists Meteorologists observe weather formations and trends to predict the forecast in the coming days or weeks. They often use sophisticated software to help analyze weather patterns and make more accurate predictions.

Salary
$57600
Education
Bachelor's degree
Personality
Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life.Confucius
Table of contents
  1. Career Quiz
  2. Suitable Personality Type
  3. Pros and Cons

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.

Answer “Like / Yes” if you tell yourself “Yes! I would love do this” or “Yeah, I’m that type of person”.
Answer “Okay / Maybe” if you tell yourself “Umm…I think I will be okay with that”.
Answer “Dislike / No” if you tell yourself “Ugh…Sounds boring” or “No way!”.

Ready? Let’s start!

Question Yes Maybe No
Are you interested in learning how to analyze weather data?
Would you be interested in learning mathematical formulas for weather predictions?
Are you curious about a career that involves writing research papers?
Are you a logical thinker who enjoys using mathematical formulas?
Do you have the communication skills needed to explain weather predictions?
Are you highly motivated and able to remain productive with minimal supervision?
Do you love science and want to learn more about the atmosphere and weather?
Would you like to explore a career that offers a wide variety of subspecialties?

Your Results

Done?

Now count how many points you have.

Dislike = 0 point
Okay = 1 point
Like = 2 points

After you’re done counting your points. Click below to view your results.

Suitable Personality Type

The Thinker

People with this personality likes to work with ideas that require an extensive amount of thinking. They prefer work that requires them to solve problems mentally. You can read more about these career personality types here.

Meteorologists are often logical and organized individuals, as they must spend a lot of time analyzing data and using mathematical formulas to forecast the weather. Working as a Meteorologist also requires communication and interpersonal skills, due to the need to work with others and explain weather conditions in simple terms. Successful Meteorologists are also highly motivated individuals who can remain productive when working alone.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Your Weather Predictions May Help Save Lives

Warning residents of impending storms and severe weather may help people take cover and reduce the risk of fatalities and injuries.

You Can Explore a Variety of Subspecialties

As you learn more about atmospheric sciences, you may choose to explore one of the subspecialties, leading to a career as a Climatologist or a job with the Federal Government.

You Work in Clean, Safe Environments

Meteorologists rarely work outdoors. You will typically work in a comfortable setting at a small radio station, TV station, or research facility.

You Get to Test the Latest Technologies

Meteorologists have access to the latest computer modeling software and other technologies for analyzing the atmosphere and weather patterns.

Cons

You May Work Long Hours

Meteorologists often work 40-hour weeks, but may need to occasionally work overtime when dealing with tight deadlines or unpredictable weather patterns.

Your Predictions May Not Always Be Accurate

Meteorologists rely on a variety of tools to predict the weather, but they are not always accurate, which can be frustrating.

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