Career Clarity Blocker Quiz

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1. When you think about your career, what’s been your biggest source of frustration lately? *

A) I’ve stepped up like a leader but I’m not being treated or paid like one.

B) I’ve stayed in my role out of loyalty, but I know I’ve outgrown it.

C) I want to do meaningful work, but I’m tired of being overworked and underpaid.

D) I know I’m good at what I do, but I hate having to talk about myself.

E) I’ve done so many things. I’m not even sure what direction to take anymore.

2. What’s your relationship with your résumé right now? *

A) It doesn’t reflect the leadership I bring. It’s too basic for what I actually do.

B) It hasn’t been touched in years, and I’m nervous it’ll show how long I’ve stayed.

C) It feels very “mission-y” but not results-drive and I don’t know how to fix that.

D) I freeze when I have to write about myself. It always feels awkward.

E) It’s all over the place. I don’t even know what story it’s telling.

3. Which phrase sounds most like your internal dialogue? *

A) “I’m not sure I’m ready for a Director or leadership-level role.”

B) “They need me here. I can’t just leave after all this time.”

C) “I don’t want to sell out. I just want a job that pays and matters.”

D) “If I talk too much about myself, I’ll come off as bragging.”

E) “I can do anything but I don’t know what I should do.”

4. How do you usually feel in interviews? *

A) Like I can do the job but I struggle to describe my leadership.

B) Like I’m explaining the same job I’ve had forever.

C) Like my impact doesn’t “translate” in the business world.

D) Like I’m not sure what to say and I wish they’d just read my résumé.

E) Like I have too much experience and don’t know how to organize it.

5. When someone compliments your work, what do you typically do? *

A) Smile and shift the credit to the team.

B) Say thank you but quietly wonder if they’ll promote me.

C) Feel proud but also wonder if it’s really “enough.”

D) Shrug it off and downplay it, “it was nothing.”

E) Start explaining the 10 other things you had to juggle at the same time

6. What’s your biggest hesitation about making a career move right now? *

A) I don’t know how to position myself as a true leader.

B) I’m scared to leave the comfort of a place I’ve been loyal to.

C) I’m afraid I’ll have to compromise my values to get paid more.

D) I don’t feel confident putting myself out there yet.

E) I don’t know where to even begin with all the directions I could go.

7. If your career were a book, what would the title of your last chapter be? *

A) “Doing It All Without the Title”

B) “Loyalty That Cost Me Too Much”

C) “Purpose Over Paycheck”

D) “Let the Work Speak for Itself”

E) “Wearing All the Hats Now What?”

8. How do you typically respond to job postings? *

A) “I’ve already done this but they’d never see me as a leader.”

B) “I could apply… but I’ve been in my current role for so long.”

C) “This looks great but would they value my nonprofit background?”

D) “I don’t feel ready to put myself out there yet.”

E) “I’m qualified for a lot of these but I can’t tell which one’s right.”

9. What’s one thing that’s hard for you to say out loud about your career? *

A) “I’m already leading but no one sees it.”

B) “I’ve been loyal but I’ve also been stuck.”

C) “I want to make more money and still do work that matters.”

D) “I’m scared to actually take credit for what I’ve done.”

E) “I don’t have a clear direction and I feel behind.”

10. What do you most want out of your next role? *

A) To be recognized as a leader not just a team player.

B) To finally grow and earn what I’m worth.

C) To do meaningful work and get paid like a professional.

D) To show up confidently without shrinking.

E) To feel clear, focused, and aligned not scattered.