Are you thinking about changing careers or looking for education in a different field? Find out if you’re ready to move forward by taking this quiz.

1. Do you feel unsatisfied or even stuck in your job?

2. Are you intrigued by the latest “hot careers” in health, technology and science?

3. Is it tough to find a path for growth in your current position?

4. Do you enjoy working with a variety of companies and people from different fields?

5. Have your life priorities changed (such as flexibility, autonomy, money, recognition, family), and does your job hinder your progress in those areas?

6. Do you enjoy asking questions about an issue or problem and trying to find the answer?

7. Can you imagine yourself taking a step in a new direction and making a change?

8. Do you consider yourself science or tech-savvy and intrigued by how processes work?

9. Do you value education as a personal asset that can further your career?

10. Do you like the idea of independence and working for yourself to meet goals?

Scoring your answers

If you answered “yes” to 5 or more questions, you could be ready for a career change. In fact, the bioscience field could be a great fit for you!

People in the bioscience field can work as laboratory assistants, researchers, technologists and policymakers to promote better health, technology and science for society. They ask questions and seek answers, work on teams and individual projects, and sometimes create products to prevent or treat diseases. The field is growing faster than average for the next 10 years and will offer tons of job opportunities for new employees.

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