Monash FutureYou

Welcome to FutureYou.
The incredibly wise careers guide.

Welcome to FutureYou.
The sherpa for your career path.

Welcome to FutureYou.
The fairy godmother of career guidance.

You've arrived at FutureYou - the place you go to figure out where your career could go. Just answer some simple questions and FutureYou will reveal the roles that could suit you. Remember, this is a guide. When making decisions it's also important to seek advice from career experts or contact Monash directly.

This isn't about being put into pigeon holes. It's about getting a range of options to help you decide your direction. The more truthfully you answer, the more helpful FutureYou will be.

Ok - you're ready to begin.

Remember, there are no right or wrong answers.

Just respond to 12 questions
and FutureYou will do the rest.

Question 1 - You have fallen behind with your studies and have just realised you have several assignments due next week. Do you:

Option 1

Immediately evaluate all the tasks you need to complete and devise a plan to make sure you meet your deadlines.

Option 2

Just start working as quickly as you can.

Question 2 - After a really busy and stressful week, what sounds more relaxing to you for a Friday night?

Option 1

Blowing off some steam by unwinding with some friends in town.

Option 2

Relaxing at home with a book or DVD so you can get set to enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Question 3 - When I am faced with a complex problem I like to:

Option 1

Discuss it with a range of people, gather lots of information about it and proceed to work out how to solve it.

Option 2

Try to solve it by myself first, then test my idea with a few trusted people.

Question 4 - Which describes you best?

Option 1

You drink milk after the expiration date as long as it smells ok.

Option 2

You throw milk out as soon as it's past the expiration date.

Question 5 - You enjoy subjects at school more when the exams are based on:

Option 1

Recalling facts and theories.

Option 2

The ability to express ideas and different possibilities.

Question 6 - You often find yourself daydreaming about what-ifs in life and the world.

Option 1

False.

Option 2

True.

Question 7 - When you are in class do you:

Option 1

Ask questions about anything you do not understand.

Option 2

If you do not understand, you wait as you figure you will pick it up as the class goes along.

Question 8 - True or False: You don't care what others think of you; if you think something is wrong you'll say so.

Option 1

True.

Option 2

False.

Question 9 - If you are doing a group presentation and your friend is not doing their fair share of work, do you:

Option 1

Confront them with the other group members and tell them they need to do more work.

Option 2

Do the extra work for them so that they will not feel ganged up on by the group.

Question 10 - You are planning to go to the movies with a group of friends. Are you the one in the group who:

Option 1

Looks up the movies that are on and makes all the plans for everyone.

Option 2

Says yes you are keen and then waits for your friends to tell you what you are seeing and when.

Question 11 - You have three assignments due around the same time. In reality do you:

Option 1

Plan ahead as much as possible to make sure you have time to do them all properly before the deadline.

Option 2

Do all the assignments at the last minute - you work best under pressure anyway.

Question 12 - When making a decision you usually:

Option 1

Stand by your decision. Rarely will you change your mind.

Option 2

Feel uncertain about your choice and you keep looking for alternatives.

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