Should You Become A Marketing Manager? Quiz

1. How do you feel about talking on the telephone?

I don't mind it if I don't have to do it too often.

I hate talking on the phone.

I like talking on the phone.

I don't like it much.

2. Are you comfortable using email?

Yes

I don't like communicating by email.

I am okay with verbal communication.

Absolutely, it is very important.

3. How do you feel about frequently having face-to-face conversations?

I'm a people person, so I'm fine with that.

I like people but at a distance.

I don't really like talking to people.

I feel awkward.

4. Do you like working alone, or do you prefer being part of a team?

I prefer to work alone.

I prefer to be part of a team.

Either way is fine with me.

Being a leader is good for me.

5. Do you like your work to be structured, or do you prefer to make things up as you go through your day?

I like my work to be structured.

I think structured work is boring.

Either way is fine with me.

I like random things.

6. Are you good at making decisions on your own?

I can never make up my mind.

I am great at making my own decisions.

I'm okay, but I sometimes need help.

I am great at making decisions for me as well as others.

7. Which statement best describes you?

I like taking charge of situations and giving direction to others, but I don't think I'm very good at it.

I like taking charge of situations and giving direction to others, and I'm also very good at it.

I don't like taking charge of situations and giving direction to others, although I'm very good at it.

I don't like taking charge of situations and giving direction to others, and I'm not very good at it.

8. How do you feel about taking on new challenges?

I'm always game.

I'm willing to take on new challenges but prefer not to.

I don't like new challenges.

I am always open to new challenges.

9. How do you feel about working under tight deadlines?

That's fine with me.

I don't mind working under tight deadlines sometimes, but I wouldn't want to do it too often.

I rather work at my own pace.

Deadlines keep me on track.

10. When you are expected to do something or be somewhere, can others count on you?

Always

Usually

I try, but something always seems to come up.

Not really

11. Are you attentive to even the smallest details?

Yes. I'm the person who will come over and straighten all the pictures hanging on your wall.

I usually notice things, but not always.

I never notice small details.

I always keep my eyes and ears open.

12. Which statement best expresses your opinion about honesty?

Honesty is always the best policy.

If I do my job, why should it matter if I'm honest?

Honesty is a bit important in my tasks.

It matters to me, but not always.

13. How well do you get along with others?

I get along with everyone.

I usually get along with people.

I find it difficult to get along with others.

I am an extrovert.

14. What is the highest level of education you have achieved or plan to achieve before beginning your career?

I have or plan to earn a bachelor's degree or a master's degree in business, with a concentration in marketing.

I have or plan to earn a bachelor's or master's degree, but not in business and/or not with a concentration in marketing.

None of the above.

I think any certification in marketing would work.

15. How good are you at convincing others?

I am a pro in that.

I can easily convince people.

I can do it, but not always.

I can't do it.