Evaluate your current career management by working through this simple questionnaire. Be as honest as you can and answer with the first response that comes into your mind. If your answer is 'Disagree', award yourself 1 point (Option 1); if it is 'Agree' award yourself 4 points (Option 4); and so on. Add your scores together, then refer to the Analysis to see what that score represents.

Option 1 Disagree = 1 point
Option 2 Slightly Disagree = 2 points
Option 3 Slightly Agree = 3 points
Option 4 Agree = 4 points

Q 1 I intend to revise my career plan.
Q 2 I think it is important to plot my career goals.
Q 3 I need to be clearer about my future prospects.
Q 4 I enjoy learning from my past experiences.
Q 5 I have conducted research and improved my knowledge of the job market.
Q 6 I am keen to develop myself through formal and informal learning.
Q 7 I have a good understanding of what motivates me.
Q 8 I know which industry I want to work in.
Q 9 I know what type of organisation I would like to work for.
Q 10 I am happy to make time to help when others need motivating.
Q 11 I know that personal image is important to my career.
Q 12 I can list the high and low points in my career

Analysis
Add up your score and check your career management skills by referring to the evaluation below. Identify your weakest areas and refer to the relevant parts of this chapter to help you refine your skills.

Score 12-26:
You seem half-hearted about your prospects. You may want to come back to this subject later when the benefits of career management are clearer.

Score 27-39:
You are learning about career management and can analyze your experience and asses your present position. Think where you are aiming in order to complete the process.

Score 40-48:
You can see how your career will be improved by thorough planning and continual personal development. You will soon be in a position to maximise opportunities that come your way.