Career Quiz and Most Suitable Personality
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Staff Writers
Staff Writers Staff Writers involved in journalism write content for their employer, as opposed to Freelance Journalists who write for multiple news outlets. Staff Writers involved in the television industry collaborate with a team of writers to produce content for a specific TV program.
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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 a job that involves receiving assignments from an Editor? | |||
| Are you interested in learning how to research news topics and interview people? | |||
| Do you want to explore a career that requires you to collaborate with other Writers? | |||
| Are you a detail-oriented individual who can fact-check your own work? | |||
| Do you have the communication skills needed to tell captivating stories and work with others? | |||
| Do you have the motivation necessary to pursue a career that may take years to reach? | |||
| Do you want a writing career that provides greater job stability? | |||
| Do you love telling stories and want to share your stories with the world? |
Your Results
Done?
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 designs and patterns. They prefer activities that require self-expression and prefer work that can be done without following a clear set of rules. You can read more about these career personality types here.
Staff Writers are often detail-oriented due to the need to pay attention to every detail to avoid providing false information when covering current events. Staff Writers also need strong communication skills to effectively communicate a story and collaborate on projects with other Writers. Successful Staff Writers are also self-motivated individuals, as reaching this position often requires years of experience.
Pros and Cons
Pros
You Get to Meet Interesting People
Staff Writers meet and work with a diverse range of people from all backgrounds, which can broaden your social awareness.
You Get to Work with Other Writers
Staff Writers can lean on the strengths of their fellow Writers when struggling with Writer’s block.
You May Gain National Exposure
When working for a major news organization, Staff Writers may receive national exposure and attract a following.
You Spend Less Time Looking for Work
Freelance Journalists devote a lot of time to looking for new jobs while Staff Writers can focus on writing.
Cons
You May Need to Meet Tight Deadlines
Staff Writers often need to meet tight deadlines to produce content on time, which can be stressful.
People May Disagree with Your Choices
Staff Writers occasionally receive negative criticism of their work, either due to their opinions or storytelling decisions.
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