Please rate yourself from 0 (Not at all) to 5 (Absolutely) on the following statements.
| I have clearly mapped-out my 'ideal work day' in specific detail. I know what I love doing at work. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I know exactly what kind of work environment, culture and setting I am most comfortable in. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I know what kind of people I want to work with, for and around. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I know exactly what kind of lifestyle I would like, and I know how much time I want for friends, family and myself. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have determined exactly what salary I need vs. what salary I want. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have a target list of companies that I've developed over time, with companies I would love to work for, if the right opportunity arose. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have clearly-defined goals and measurements for 'job fit' and 'career fit.' I can evaluate my next career move in long-range, strategic terms. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I keep a complete set of career success documents continually up-to-date (beyond just the resume). (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| 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) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| 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) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have a clear 'roadmap' for my own career, extending well beyond my next job. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have short, mid-, and long-range career plans written down; and I refer to them often. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I am NOT concerned about being let go in the near future, because I have a proactive career plan that includes a specific 'exit plan' in case of a layoff or downsizing, etc. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I'm an excellent implementer of ideas and typically do not need help in transforming my plans into effective actions. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I feel energized and fully engaged in my current career, and I have one (or more) clear 'next steps' planned-out for myself, either at my current employer or elsewhere. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have successfully navigated my previous 'career crossroads' efficiently and painlessly. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I have a fully-developed strategic plan for the rest of my career. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I know exactly what I want to do with my career, and I have many exciting and appealing options on how to get there. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I routinely look at new jobs and investigate other opportunities, even though I'm not actively job-hunting at this time (I know the market and I stay 'plugged-in'). (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I seek-out opportunities to practice my interviewing, negotiating and related skills on a regular basis (I'm not waiting for a career crisis to polish my job-seeking skills). (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| My next career move is into management, and I am using carefully-planned strategies and tactics to get there. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| Although every job has its ups and downs, I'm generally happy as an employee and have never seriously considered starting my own business. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I've never had a serious career setback (been passed over for a promotion, raise, etc.), and I know exactly what to do in case this happens in the future. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I am pretty good at interviews; I get to the final round or receive job offers on most occasions. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I put time aside every week for active professional networking, and actually do it! (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I join and take leadership roles in appropriate associations and organizations, to boost my professional visibility and credibility. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I write articles and/or do presentations focused on my area of expertise, to increase my professional exposure in my field. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I continue my career education and/or maintain my industry credentials through seminars, academic classes, lectures, professional events, and certifications. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I regularly research and stay aware of the competition, both other companies and other leading professionals in my industry. (Not at all) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
| I'm 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) 0 1 2 3 4 5 (Absolutely) |
| Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True |
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