Don’t know where to start exploring a career in horticulture? Here’s a quick quiz to point you in the right direction.
Question 1:
What’s your ideal waking up and go time?
A) I’m an early riser
B) I like to have a bit of time to myself in the morning
C) I like some flexibility
D) It can depend on the day
E) I’m a night owl
Question 2:
What type of work do you like to do best?
A) Work with your hands
B) Strategy and managing people & stakeholder relationships
C) Creative and written
D) Technological
E) Science
Question 3:
What’s your ideal working environment?
A) Outside
B) In an office
C) In a studio
D) In a tech lab
E) In a lab
Question 4:
What was your favourite subject at school?
A) PE
B) English
C) Art
D) Maths
E) Science
Question 5:
Do you like public speaking?
A) Kinda
B) Yep
C) Love it!
D) Not really
E) No
Question 6:
Do you mind interacting with bugs?
A) It’s fine
B) Nope
C) They’re cool, but only from a distance
D) I’d rather not
E) Love them!
Question 7:
What do you like doing in your spare time?
A) Hiking
B) Spending time with friends
C) Reading
D) Watching YouTube videos on how things are built
E) Cooking
If you got mostly A’s:
You’ll be right at home out in the field and packshed! Have a look at some careers that get you out there:
Facility Management, Farm Manager, Harvest Hand, Harvest Manager
If you got mostly B’s:
You’ve got a mind for business development! Here’s some careers where you can strategise and implement business opportunities:
Business Development Manager, Operations Manager, Sales Manager
If you got mostly C’s:
Creativity, writing, and letting the public know about how great horticulture is for you! Many companies across the industry have a need for:
Marketing Manager, Public Relations Consultant
If you got mostly D’s
You’re all about technology! AgTech is a huge part of modern horticulture businesses, so check out these careers:
Data Scientist, Mechanical Engineer, Technical Specialists
If you got mostly E’s
You’re a science lover! From chemicals to bugs to plants, there’s a wide range of science pathways in horticulture. Here’s some to check out:
Agronomist, Entomologist, Integrated Pest Management Officer, Plant Pathologist
