Career Anchors - Personality

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1. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantKnowing where I will be working and what I will be doing year after year is. 

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Career Anchors - Personality - Quiz

Curated by Able Ventures ; Designed by Edgar Schein Most people are hazy about what area in life is most important for them. More often then not they make inappropriate career choices and significant life decisions which leads to dissatisfaction. The Career Anchor serves to define which of ou... see moreneeds has the highest priority; which of the factors in our work lives we may not be willing to give up because they represent who we really are. The purpose of knowing your Career Anchor is to develop sufficient insight to be able to make intelligent and appropriate career choices. Each of the anchors is discussed in detail following the assessment. The items in this inventory are designed to help you identify the Career Anchor or self-concept that is most important to you in your work life. As you answer the questions, think in terms of what it is you really want in your work life. Remember, there is no right or wrong answers - only your answers. Instructions:For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life. How willing would you be to give it up? How critical is it for you to retain it? 1 = Not Important10 = Very Important see less

2. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
I care more about people, the environment, peace, and other critical issues than I do about promotions and success

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3. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantHaving tough problems to solve is. 

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4. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantTo have a strong sense of freedom and independence in my work is . . 

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5. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantReaching and growing beyond my current level is. . 

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6. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantTo be able to work in a job requiring state-of-the-art knowledge is. .

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7. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantHaving problems that stretch my abilities is. . 

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8. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
Projects are interesting to me only when they are really challenging.

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9. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
I would live or work almost anywhere if the job had some real challenges.

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10. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
The challenge of competition turns me on to produce my best work.

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11. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
No pain, no gain!

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12. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantIntegrating other parts of my life with my work life is. . 

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13. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantFlexibility in location, work, and hours. . 

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14. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantHaving sabbaticals or other leaves to pursue activities outside of work is. . 

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15. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
I am more interested in an integrated lifestyle than in career promotion.

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16. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
My family, my hobbies, my friends, and my recreation are just as important to me as my work.

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17. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantTo have a job where a group of people have to report to me is..

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18. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantTo own and run a business of my own is. . 

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19. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantTo have a job where I dedicate my time to others. . 

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20. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantTo be responsible for solving difficult problems of any kind is.. 

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21. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantTo include my family in my work life is. .

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22. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantGood benefits, guaranteed work, and a retirement program are. . 

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23. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
I need to belong to an organization to feel satisfied in my work life.

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24. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
I would be unhappy working without job security.

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25. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
I like being part of a large organization where I can be certain that my job, work, and salary are relatively secure

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26. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantTo be able to choose my own work hours is. . 

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27. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantThe freedom to choose the direction of my career path is. 

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28. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
I am more concerned with my own freedom and autonomy than with any other factor in my work life.

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29. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
The more freedom I have to do what I want the happier I am at work.

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30. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
I have difficulty dealing with organizational restraints.

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31. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
I like working in a position that allows freedom and latitude

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32. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantDoing the work I was trained for and interested in rather than being promoted out of my field of interest is.. 

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33. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantConstantly learning new technical skills is. .

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34. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantThe ability to use technical skills or knowledge to complete a clearly defined project is. . 

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35. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
I am very proud of my technical and functional 

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36. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
I would be interested in being a manager only if I could continue working in my area of expertise

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37. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
Becoming more knowledgeable in my field is a great source of pride and satisfaction.

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38. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
I feel best when I can solve technical problems in my area of expertise.

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39. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantTo have a position where I influence others. . 

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40. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantTo work my up the management ladder is. . 

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41. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantSupervising, leading, and influencing others is. . 

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42. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
Managing other people gives me a strong sense of achievement.

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43. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
It gives me great satisfaction to be promoted into positions where I can exercise greater management authority

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44. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
Supervising others and leading then to the achievement of targets and results is very important to me.

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45. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
I feel best when others come to me for advice about how to get their jobs done most effectively.

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46. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?
1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very TrueI would be more interested in remaining in my present location rather than moving even if it offered a promotion

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47. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
I am only satisfied at work when my family life gets adequate attention.

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48. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
Happiness is a function of a balanced and integrated lifestyle.

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49. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantBeing responsible for building a new business is. . 

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50. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantTo start from scratch and create something new and original is. .

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51. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantHaving the challenge of creating something new is. . 

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52. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
Owning my own business is very important to me.

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53. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
Creating new business ideas and turning them into reality has been something I've wanted to do for a long time.

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54. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantTo have my work remain in the same location is...

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55. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
The thrill and tension of being on the edge in my own business is a strong motivator for me.

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56. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantBeing able to follow my own way without rigid rules imposed by an organization is. 

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57. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
I want own my own ideas, turn them into reality, and benefit from the money earned by creating something new.

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58. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantTo belong to an organization and have a secure, long-term position is. . .

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59. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantBeing excited about a worthwhile cause is. . 

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60. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantBeing of service to others in a meaningful way is. .

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61. Instructions:
For each statement, circle the number that best rates how important it is to you to have this factor in your work life.  How willing would you be to give it up?  How critical is it for you to retain it?

1 = Not Important                                                                 10 = Very ImportantKnowing that my work is contributing to the well-being of others is. . 

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62. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
I am turned on by being dedicated to a worthwhile cause.

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63. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
I enjoy volunteering with dedication to a cause even when there is little or no compensation.

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64. Instructions:
How true is each of the following statements for you?

1 = Not True                                                                 10 = Very True
I think I have a contribution to make toward improving the world and helping people.

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