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Check your career environment preference
If you find yourself in an environment that isn't compatible with your preferences the result is career dissatisfaction. Here's a short quiz to help you identify your optimal environment.
Please rank each of the following statements by placing a "2" in the box next to the statement that comes closest to expressing your opinion of what would attract you most about a new position. Place a "1" in the box next to the statement that comes next closest and a "0" in the box that is least appealing.
A number should be placed by each letter.
1. A new job would be most attractive to me if it provided:
( ) A. Frequent salary increases.
( ) B. Ample opportunity for a say in organizational direction and plans.
( ) C. An opportunity to do meaningful work.
2. A new job would be most attractive to me if it provided:
( ) A. Increased responsibility.
( ) B. A performance-based incentive plan.
( ) C. Challenging work.
3. A new job would be most attractive to me if it provided:
( ) A. An atmosphere of innovation and creativity.
( ) B. Ample promotion potential.
( ) C. A chance to share in organizational profits. (profit sharing)
4. A new job would be most attractive to me if it provided:
( ) A. Liberal benefits.
( ) B. Autonomy and independence.
( ) C. Greater status in the organization.
5. A new job would be most attractive to me if it provided:
( ) A. Opportunities for personal development and growth.
( ) B. A liberal stock purchase plan.
( ) C. Greater control over people and things.
6. A new job would be most attractive to me if it provided:
( ) A. An attractive pension plan.
( ) B. Considerable flexibility and reduced controls.
( ) C. A higher level of status.
7. A new job would be most attractive to me if it provided:
( ) A. A rapid advancement potential.
( ) B. Considerable flexibility and reduced controls.
( ) C. A liberal annual bonus.
8. A new job would be most attractive to me if it provided:
( ) A. Frequent cost of living increases.
( ) B. Clearly defined career path.
( ) C. A variety of tasks and projects.
Scoring your quiz (add totals across)
1A
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2B
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3C
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4A
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5B
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6A
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7C
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8A
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= ( )
MARKET |
1B
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2A
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3B
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4C
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5C
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6C
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7A
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8B
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= ( )
BUREAUCRATIC |
1C
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2C
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3A
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4B
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5A
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6B
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7B
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8C
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= ( )
PROFESSIONAL |
Where do you fit? A majority score is your indicator!
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