Career Stage Quiz

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Hey there! Let's start with an easy question. Which term is the closest description of your career level? (May vary among industries.)

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  • A.
    Analyst/Associate
  • B.
    Project/Program Manager
  • C.
    Senior Manager
  • D.
    Director
  • E.
    General Manager/VP
• 2.
  Which sentence describes your expertise level in your current role? 

  • A.
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    I'm learning as much as possible.  
  • B.
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    I've published content outside of my immediate team. 
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    My work has been published outside of my company.
  • D.
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    I present my work at industry conferences and events.  
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    I'm a leading expert in my subject matter and a keynote speaker. 
• 3.
  Are you able to persuade others to take action?

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    I'm working on this. 
  • B.
    Sometimes yes, sometimes no. 
  • C.
    Yes, persuasion is an important part of my every day.
  • D.
    Yes, I  frequently compel high level stakeholders to action.
• 4.
  How do you "do" mentorship?

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  • A.
    I keep my eye on some astute colleagues and observe them.
  • B.
    I work to find mentoring moments with people who seem to be respected.
  • C.
    I seek out opportunities to work on special teams and projects with people I want to emulate. 
  • D.
    I have beneficial relationships with several incredible mentors.
• 5.
  What is your career status right now? 

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  • A.
    I am ramping up in a new role or industry. 
  • B.
    I have created significant impact in my role and am ready for the next challenge. 
  • C.
    I think two steps ahead and want to fast track myself to VP and C-level roles.
  • D.
    I am being strategic to ensure I am on the short list for my ultimate career position. 
  • E.
    If I am being honest, I've worked hard but now I'm slowing down. Retirement is my "career style."
• 6.
  How is your professional network looking?

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    My network is limited to my immediate colleagues. I don't like networking events.
  • B.
    My network is comprised of my past colleagues and classmates, I connect when job searching.
  • C.
    I have hundreds of contacts and use LinkedIn to get and share business or industry news.
  • D.
    I have thousands of LinkedIn contacts and I facilitate introductions among them. I network at events. 
• 7.
  Are you an individual contributor (IC) or a people manager?

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    Individual contributor. 
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    Individual contributor who used to manage people.
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    People manager - my team is fewer than ten people.
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    People manager - I manage eleven or more people and/or I'm managing people managers. 
• 8.
  Last question... What's your highest education level?

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    Associates Degree
  • B.
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    Bachelors Degree
  • C.
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    Masters Degree
  • D.
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    Doctorate

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  PHENOM

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  Congratulations! You are widely regarded as a high potential employee who can get anything done. You consistently attract attention for your outstanding work. You are always seeking to improve yourself and are constantly curious. You demonstrate a genuine passion for and interest in your work. You ask insightful questions that demonstrate your deep understanding of issues. Look for the full PHENOM report dropping into your email shortly! Share your results!
• 2.
  PACESETTER

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  You're right on target, Pacesetter. You’re a proactive problem solver managing or directing projects, teams, or budgets. You are stable, rational, and reasonable. You are widely regarded as a valuable resource. You are known to be a good listener who treats other respectfully. You earn and keep trust. You proactively create opportunities, direct work choices, and carve out your career path. Look for the full PACESETTER report dropping into your email shortly! Share your results!
• 3.
  MAGICIAN

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  Voi la! You are the MAGICIAN. You are a highly regarded professional in the middle of a great career. You are multi-interested and multi-talented. Once a task is given, you can accomplish almost anything. You love new challenges and have a bias for action. Established in your role, you have made a name for yourself. You appreciate awards and accolades but feel their value is short-lived. Look for the full MAGICIAN report dropping into your email shortly! Share your results!
• 4.
  PRINCIPAL

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  Just as expected, you are the Principal. You have a deep expertise and you manage others well. You love what you do and it shows. You are highly experienced, doing the work to remain relevant versus the generational competition, finding new ways to balance life's demands. You’ve learned quite a lot during your journey and have the gift of hindsight. You appreciate awards and accolades but you prefer real acknowledgement of your impact through promotions. Look for the full PRINCIPAL report dropping into your email shortly! Share your results!
• 5.
  LUMINARY

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  Shine bright, Luminary! You are a highly regarded professional in the middle of a great career. You're on panels and boards and frequently asked to present or contribute. You have fought your way up the ladder and finally you feel satisfied with your position in your company, industry, and career. You are well connected, you have power and influence, and the trust of your colleagues. You know the value of mentors and you take new colleagues under your wing, so to speak, to help them get the lay of the land. Look for the full LUMINARY report dropping into your email shortly! Share your results!