Please rate yourself from 0 (Not at all) to 5 (Absolutely) on the following statements: |
Section
1: Career Goals
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| I have clearly mapped-out my “ideal work day” in specific detail – I know what I love doing at work and can envision the kind of work day I would enjoy most. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I know exactly what kind of work environment, culture and setting I am most comfortable and effective in. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I know just what kind of people I want to work with, for and around. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I know exactly what kind of lifestyle I would like outside of work, and I know how much time I want for friends, family and myself. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I have determined exactly what compensation I need vs. what compensation I want at this point in my career. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I have a “target list” of companies that I have researched and developed over time, with organizations I would most like to work for, should the right opportunity arise. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I have clearly-defined goals and measurements for “job fit,” so I can evaluate my next career move in long-range, strategic terms. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I have a complete set of “career success documents,” which I continually keep up-to-date (beyond just the resume). |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I always seek-out opportunities to contribute more at work, and I clearly demonstrate my value to the organization – every day, every week and every month. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I am proactively managing my career on a continual basis, and I consistently evaluate myself against my own measurable career goals and milestones (not just at “employee review” time). |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| Section 2: Career Plans |
| I have a comprehensive “roadmap” for my own career, extending well beyond my next job. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I have written-down my short-, mid-, and long-range career plans – and I refer to them often. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I am NOT really concerned about being laid-off in the near future, because I have a proactive career plan that includes a specific “exit strategy” in case of a downsizing, etc. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I am an excellent implementer of ideas and typically do not need help in transforming my plans into effective actions. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I feel energized and fully-engaged in my current career, and I have one or more “next steps” planned for myself, either at my current employer or elsewhere. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I have successfully navigated my previous “career crossroads” effectively and productively. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I have a fully-developed strategic plan for the rest of my career. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I know exactly what I want to do with my career, and I have many exciting and appealing pathways by which to get there. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I routinely look at new jobs and investigate other opportunities – even though I may not be actively job-hunting at this time (I know the market and I stay “plugged-in”). |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I seek-out opportunities to practice my interviewing, negotiating and related skills on a regular basis (I am not waiting for a career crisis to polish my job-seeking skills). |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| Section 3: Career Strategies |
| My next career move is into a higher level of management, and I am using carefully-planned strategies and tactics to get there. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| Although every job has its ups and downs, I am generally happy as an employee and have never seriously considered starting my own business. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| If I were to suffer a serious professional setback (passed over for a promotion, laid-off, etc.), I would know just what to do to keep my career moving forward. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I am effective and proficient at interviews; I get to the final round or receive job offers in most cases. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I put time aside every week for active professional networking, and actually do it! |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I join and take leadership roles in appropriate associations and organizations, to boost my professional visibility and credibility. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I write articles and/or do presentations focused on my area of expertise, to increase my professional exposure in my field. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I continue my career education and/or maintain my industry credentials through seminars, academic classes, lectures, professional events, certifications, etc. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I regularly research and stay aware of the competition, including other companies and other professionals in my industry. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
| I am the kind of person who offers to help people in my network, even though they may not be in a position to “help me back” at this time. |
| Not at all - 1 2 3 4 5 - Absolutely |
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