STEM careers quiz
Find your match with the STEM Careers Quiz
Discover which STEM career path suits you best with the free UNSW Science Careers Quiz. Match your skills, personality and interests to a range of roles—from innovator to communicator—and explore how studying STEM at UNSW can help you launch a future-focused career.
Discover your STEM career type
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You have strong creative and leadership skills, and you’re not afraid to try new things. Innovators are entrepreneurs at heart and are always thinking of how to solve the next big challenge. As an innovator, you may be responsible for working with companies to improve their product or service offering. You might also find yourself investigating the latest industry trends to predict what solution will have the most impact.
Careers for innovators
Explore STEM career pathways in information technology, healthcare, environment, government and more. These future-focused jobs allow you to apply your creativity and leadership to make a real difference.
Industries that match your profile
- innovation
- entrepreneurship
- biotechnology
- energy & utilities
- environment
- healthcare
- information technology
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You’re curious about the natural wonders of the world. You enjoy understanding the physical and biological processes that shape the formation of our planet. Explorers are usually found working in the field rather than in an office and have a natural talent for understanding the environment. Their hands-on work allows them to take part in major research discoveries that change the way we view the Earth.
Careers for explorers
Discover STEM career pathways as a researcher, ecologist or environmental scientist. You might also explore roles in psychology, physics or chemistry, where your curiosity and problem-solving skills drive innovation.
Industries that match your profile:
- biotechnology
- chemical & material processing
- environment
- healthcare
- psychology
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You have strong conceptual and creative skills. You love the convergence of science and creativity and you're interested in understanding the mechanisms behind the way things work. Designers work in a wide range of industries from energy to environment to utilities to information technology. As a designer, you may be responsible for proposing creative solutions to complex environmental problems or re-imagining a company’s product offering.
Careers for designers
Explore STEM job opportunities in engineering, science, information technology and environmental sectors. Your creativity and analytical thinking can be applied to develop impactful, future-focused solutions.
Industries that match your profile:
- biotechnology
- chemical & material processing
- environment
- information technology
- innovation
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You’re a communicator
You have strong communication skills and a passion for scientific topics. You love telling the story of science just as much as you love science itself. Communicators are part of teams that identify breakthroughs in science. As a communicator, it’s your role to explain the science behind the research to the public, the scientific community and other organisations.
Careers for communicators
Explore career paths in marketing and communication and discover roles as a journalist, marketing manager, public relations officer and more. When it comes to communicating, you can also look for roles in teaching, psychology and data science.
Industries that match your profile
- marketing & communication
- data science & statistics
- education & training
- entrepreneurship
- psychology
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You're a good communicator, enjoy helping others and want to make the world a better place. You know how to use your observation and listening skills to understand and diagnose problems and find suitable solutions.
Careers for carers
Carers often work in healthcare but not only as medical practitioners. They may work on innovative projects that contribute to improving the lives of vulnerable humans and animals. They may also work in the environment and teaching sector where their caring and communication skills are highly valuable. Explore STEM careers in healthcare, education, environment or consulting. These roles let you apply your empathy and analytical skills to real-world problems and innovative projects.
Industries that match your profile
- consulting
- education & training
- environment
- healthcare
- marketing & communication
- optometry
- psychology
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You’re an analyst
You have strong mathematical, logical and problem-solving skills. You love translating data and facts into insights. Analysts work across a broad range of industries, helping organisations make data-driven decisions and informed strategies. As an analyst, you may be responsible for helping companies to reach their goals by finding patterns in data and translating statistics into valuable stories.
Careers for analysts
Discover STEM career pathways in data science, statistics, finance, healthcare, retail, media and environmental roles. These future-focused jobs rely on your ability to assess complex information and generate solutions.
Industries that match your profile
- accounting & advisory
- aviation
- cybersecurity
- data science & statistics
- environment
- banking & financial services
- healthcare
- optometry
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You’re an advisor
You have strong problem-solving and project management skills. You love understanding complex problems and finding practical solutions. Advisors work with companies in a variety of capacities from finance to consultancy. The most common career path for an advisor lies within consultancy. However, when it comes to data science, cybersecurity and environmental practices, companies hire advisors due to their specific expertise.
Careers for advisors
As an advisor, you may be responsible for supporting a company’s digital transformation or establishing environmentally sustainable practices. Explore roles as a consultant or financial advisor. For specialised advisors, you’ll need to deep dive into a specific area of study.
Industries that match your profile
- consulting
- accounting & advisory
- marketing & communication
- data science & statistics
- cybersecurity
- psychology
- environment
- information technology
Why explore a STEM career?
STEM careers are among the fastest-growing and most in-demand jobs in Australia and around the world, offering a wealth of job opportunities across a variety of industries. Employers are seeking people who can think critically, solve problems and adapt to new technologies — transferable skills developed through STEM studies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
A STEM education opens the door to diverse and rewarding career pathways, from healthcare and data science to environmental sustainability, engineering and technology innovation. Jobs involving STEM allow you to make a real impact on the world while building a career that grows with industry demand.
Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or ready to discover where your skills might fit, STEM offers endless possibilities to plan and launch a meaningful career.
Why study STEM at UNSW Science?
Globally recognised excellence
UNSW is ranked among the top universities globally for science and technology with 8 study areas ranked in the top 50 globally (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025), giving your STEM studies international recognition and credibility.
State-of-the-art facilities
Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge labs and research centres that prepare you for real-world scientific challenges and future STEM field jobs.
Innovative research experiences
Work alongside leading researchers on projects that drive breakthroughs and allow you to discover transferable skills for your future career.
Industry connections that matter
Connect with industry partners and participate in real-world projects, helping you launch your STEM career pathways and match your skills to future-focused jobs in high-demand sectors.
Flexible pathways and majors
Choose from a variety of majors and pathways, enabling you to plan your STEM studies at UNSW to suit your interests and personality type.
What to do after your STEM Careers Quiz result
Once you’ve discovered which type of STEM careers suit you best, take the next step by exploring how your interests align with degrees and study options at UNSW Science. Each quiz result links to real-world career paths and the UNSW programs that can help you get there — whether you’re an Innovator or Analyst.
Use your result as a starting point to:
- Explore UNSW degrees that match your skills and career goals.
- Learn about majors and specialisations that build on your strengths.
- Connect with resources to plan your study and career journey.