“How Ready Am I for a New Career?”

INSTRUCTIONS: Read each statement below, and select a rating from 1-5 that best represents your confidence levels (1 = less true, 5 = more true). Try to answer as openly and honestly as possible. Choose how true each statement is for you. When you complete this assessment, you will receive detailed feedback via email.

I know who I am, and have a strong sense what my purpose in life is.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I have a very clear vision of a career that is completely in line with my own life purpose.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I have a very clear vision of a career that will fulfil me in the long-term.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I have a very clear vision of a career that will fit perfectly with my desired lifestyle.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

The career I have in mind is something I have selected for myself.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I know lots of specific places where I could find employment in the career I have in mind.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I know that the career I have in mind is presently in high demand (consider your geographic location) and there are lots of jobs to be found.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I know that the career I have in mind will definitely bring me the financial security I want.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I know that the career I have in mind will give me a sense of personal excellence and self-esteem.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I know that the career I have in mind will continually satisfy my own need to be challenged and to grow as a person.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I know that the career I have in mind will allow my natural personality to flourish (i.e., I can be myself on the job: expressive, quiet, flashy dresser, powerful, intellectual, etc).

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

When I picture myself in this career, it appeals to my social self (i.e., I can "click" with the people who are likely to be around me; I like that I can work with a team; I like that I can work independently, or whatever else appeals to my social self).

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

When I picture myself in this career, it makes me feel empowered and valuable.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I can clearly picture myself feeling excited and motivated to do the work I will be required to do in this career on a daily basis.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I have no fear about the length of time it may take to pursue my ideal career and make it work for me.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I am financially prepared for the length of time it may take before my ideal career brings me a stable income.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I am in an excellent personal and social position to dedicate whatever it takes to pursuing my ideal career (i.e., I am in good health; I have family support; I am not over-extended in other areas; I have time to do it, etc).

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I know I already have the technical skills and knowledge I need to get started in the career of my dreams.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I know I already have the personal skills and life experience I need to get started in the career of my dreams.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

I know I already have the educational and professional requirements to get started in the career of my dreams.

Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True

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