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How ready are you to achieve your career goals? Take this short quiz to confirm what you know about job hunting in the new economy and to identify any areas that may require attention.

Job Search Readiness Quiz
  1 I have clarity about my career direction. 1 4 6 10
  2 I am poised to take action. 1 4 6 10
  3 I am comfortable selling my expertise. 1 4 6 10
  4 I am clear about the value I bring to an organization. 1 4 6 10
  5 I have a long-term career goal and am on target to achieve it. 1 4 6 10
Marketing
  1 I have a compelling way of introducing myself that makes people want to know more. 1 4 6 10
  2 I have a résumé and other marketing materials that effectively sell my expertise. 1 4 6 10
  3 I have a team of enthusiastic references who support my job and career goals. 1 4 6 10
  4 I have samples of my work ready for review. 1 4 6 10
  5 I have blocked time on my daily schedule to work on my job search/career goals. 1 4 6 10
Connecting
  1 I have identified my “ideal job” and share my vision with everyone I meet. 1 4 6 10
  2 I have a Top 10 list of ‘best fit” target companies. 1 4 6 10
  3 I maintain a list of people to whom I would like an introduction. 1 4 6 10
  4 I am comfortable starting a conversation with someone I don’t know. 1 4 6 10
  5 I am open to planned and spontaneous opportunities to connect with others. 1 4 6 10
  6 I regularly meet with those in my network to explore, identify, and cultivate opportunities. 1 4 6 10
  7 I have a mentor who supports me in achieving my career goals. 1 4 6 10
Interviewing
  1 I am at the top of my game and am emotionally ready to interview. 1 4 6 10
  2 I easily share compelling examples of my on-the-job successes. 1 4 6 10
  3 I ask insightful needs-analysis questions that result in information about company strategy, direction, and ongoing challenges. 1 4 6 10
  4 I know my areas of expertise and am comfortable demonstrating them to potential employers. 1 4 6 10
  5 I easily deflect questions about compensation until I have established my value. 1 4 6 10
Achieving Success
  1 I know how to buy time while I evaluate a job offer. 1 4 6 10
  2 I am comfortable negotiating a compensation package. 1 4 6 10
  3 I am ready to deliver what I promise, and more! 1 4 6 10
       
 
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