I found this recent quiz in an old book and thought it was pretty interesting. I also thought you might get somewhat of a kick out of it, so here ’tis:
Answer the following questions as honestly as you can. Since we’re online rather than off and I really, really don’t want you to try to write on the screen (people would talk), just mentally keep up with the number of “check marks” you’d put beside each. Or, if your memory is about as long as your nose, use scratch paper.
1. Which of these terms describe your attitude toward your job?
_boring
_beneath me
_too much work
_stressful
_hectic
_ constant crisis
2. Which of these things are typical of what you think or say about your job?
_”I hate this job.”
_”I can never get along with_____”
_”It’s Monday (or some other day); Mondays are always terrible!”
_”I’ll never get my work done on time.”
_”I’ll be glad when this day/week is over.”
_”If he/she says that to me one more time, I’ll scream!”
3. Which of these describe your analysis of your immediate boss(es)?
_incompetent
_unappreciative
_nonsupportive
_poor communicator
_poor listener
_disorganized
4. Which of the following types of conversations do you frequently have with your co-workers?
_complain about the work environment
_gossip about co-workers
_gripe about pay
_bad-mouth managers
-complain about the work load
_criticize management decisions or system
5. Which of the following have you done more than once in the past three weeks?
_arrived late for work
_turned in assignments late or miss deadlines often
_taken too long lunch hours
_made too many personal telephone calls at work
_left your desk (or office) unattended to chat with others
6. Which of the following have you done in the last three months?
_asked your boss for performance feedback
_offered to help a co-worker who had a heavy work load
_did something for a client or customer that you did not have to do
_got to work early or stayed late for a special project or heavy work load situation
7. Which of the following skills have you tried to acquire or improve in the last six months?
_telephone manners
_listening skills
_dealing with angry people
_professional appearance
_body language
8. What professional development have you pursued, either formally or informally, in the last six months?
_software education
_presentation skills
_other job-related education
_computer education
_time-management skills
9. Which of the following have you ever done?
_asked for more responsibility
_suggested a better system to give more efficient service
_proposed a rewrite of your job description
_asked for a training session
_checked out local opportunities for furthering your education and skills
10. Which of the following do you practice?
_return phone calls promptly
_keep track of and follow up on every commitment and promise made and every responsibility accepted
_compliment others who do a good job
_ask co-workers for advice and comments when appropriate
Questions 1 through 5: For every answer you WOULD NOT check, give yourself 5 points.
Questions 6 through 10: For every answer you WOULD check, give yourself 5 points.
0-20 Not even surviving – on your last leg!
21-75 Barely surviving.
76-110 Surviving with good and bad days – more bad than good.
111-170 Better than just surviving; you thrive on occasion.
171-200 You’re a thriver most of the time.
201-260 You’re growing and thriving all the time.
The assessments above were by the author. Personally, I’m far less refined. I’d offer: If you’re over 100 – you’re swimming along. If you’re under 100, you’re sinking fast and might just need a new pool!
By the way, I love the thought of someone asking for their job description to be rewritten. Seems all kinds of bold to me. Has anyone here done that before?
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