Career Quiz and Most Suitable Personality
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Mycologists
Mycologists The main role of a mycologist is to study fungi. They collect, research, and classify fungi, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Would you like to have a job researching various species of fungi? | |||
| Are you interested in teaching others about mycology? | |||
| Are you willing to collaborate with other scientists on projects? | |||
| Do you have the patience needed to apply for research grants? | |||
| Do you love fungi and want to spend your career studying it? | |||
| Are you curious about the various uses of fungi? | |||
| Would you like to discover and classify new species of fungi? | |||
| Are you willing to relocate to find employment in this small field? |
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 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.
Mycologists need patience, as they may need to wait months to receive approval for a research grant or the results of their research projects. You also need to have a love of fungi, due to the nature of the work. Mycologists should be curious individuals, which allows them to find new ways to use known species of fungi.
Pros and Cons
Pros
You May Help Develop Useful Drugs
When working in pharmaceuticals, you may help develop new drugs to fight a variety of diseases, including cancer.
You Get to Work with Fungi Every Day
Mycologists typically enter this field due to their love of fungi. As a mycologist, you get to work with something that you love to explore.
You Can Work in a Variety of Industries
You may choose to work in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, or even biofuel production.
You May Get to Name a New Species
If you choose to become a classical mycologist, you may get to discover and name a new species of fungi.
Cons
Obtaining Funding for Research
Mycologists who work for academic institutions typically require funding to complete their research. Unfortunately, you may not always receive the funds that you need.
People May Not Understand Your Job
The average person does not know what a mycologists is or what they do. The general lack of awareness can be frustrating.
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