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Self-Assessment Quiz

This self-assessment quiz will help draft a description of the type of job you really want. So, print out this page to record your answers. Rate each of the following on a scale of 1 to 5.
1 = Not Important

2 = Somewhat important

3 = Important

4 = Very important

5 = Most important

1. Working with people
"Are you a people-person?"

2. Working with systems, computers or new technologies
"Are you the analytical-type?"

3. Being in charge
"Are you an effective manager and problem-solver?"

4. Creativity
"Do you need to express yourself through your work?"

5. Being challenged
"Do you need to be challenged in order to be fulfilled at work?"

6. Diversity of assignments
"Do you like to work on a variety of assignments?"

7. Quantity of work
"Can you juggle multiple assignments?"

8. Opportunity for advancement
"Are you looking to climb the corporate ladder with one company?"

9. Opportunity to increase or enhance your current skills
"Are you more concerned with enhancing your skills set and possibly moving on to another company in the future?"

10. Stress level
"Do you handle stress well? Can you work effectively under pressure?"

11. Social activities with co-workers
"Do you rely on your working environment to provide social activities and friends?"

12. Employer's management style
"Can you easily adapt your working style to suit that of your employer?"

13. Recognition
"Do you need to regularly receive praise and approval from your boss?"

14. Size of the company
"Do you prefer to work in a large corporate setting or at a smaller company?"

15. Reputation of company
"Is corporate image important to you?" 

16. Location of the company
"Are you willing to relocate or readjust your commuting schedule?"

17. Compensation 
"Will money ultimately drive your decision?"

18. Benefits (i.e., health plan and retirement plan)
"Do you rely solely on your employer for health care and retirement planning?"

19. Family-friendly benefits (i.e., on-site child care, flexible work schedule)
"Do you look to your employer for flexibility and assistance with child care?"

20. Vacation policy
"How important is vacation time?"


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