Career potential

Why do some of the quarries are built as if by themselves - fast and easy, and others have to be content with the small? It's all about career potential - the higher it is, the more likely you will achieve outstanding success. How can you measure it?


Most often, career potential is not an inborn quality. We ourselves can influence our progress in the service, but often instead are lazy or engaged in some kind of abstract business. Having passed the test, you will be able to determine your level at the moment and plan its growth.

Answer the test questions, choosing the one that seems closest to you.

1. This morning on the way to work:

  1. You got caught in a traffic jam, and then you were pruned by some insolent, so now you absolutely can not concentrate!
  2. Everything was fine - you always feel good after morning exercises in the gym.
  3. Everything was as usual - a routine, as always.
2. What do you usually go to work for?
  1. In jeans - this is my favorite clothes.
  2. Depending on the circumstances. I always reflect on what kind of clothes will suit one particular case or another.
  3. In suits - everyone knows that this is clothing for successful people .
3. What do you eat for lunch?
  1. Coffee, only coffee.
  2. Depending on the situation, but something is necessarily useful.
  3. Same as your boss.
4. An important meeting takes place, at which all the management of your company is present. Everyone can express their ideas. You:
  1. What, guide? So maybe I do not have to be there?
  2. Prepare in advance, so as not to miss the opportunity to show oneself in the best possible way.
  3. Come unprepared, but start to express all the ideas that come to your mind. The main thing is the initiative, is not it?
5. A lunch break for you is:
  1. The reason to escape to a restaurant in the neighborhood, and sit there longer.
  2. Excellent opportunity to have dinner with a promising client.
  3. Time that can be spent on gossip with colleagues.
6. What does the work phone mean to you?
  1. Another factor that distracts you from sleep in the workplace.
  2. An important means of communication. You always try to pick up the phone after two beeps and no later.
  3. Remnant of the past - you use only e-mail.
7. It's time for an annual review of your salary. You:
  1. Wait, when your boss will significantly increase your salary, and when this does not happen, you are offended.
  2. Argumented prove the head, why you can claim a higher salary.
  3. Try to find out how many colleagues get to refer to this information in a conversation with the boss.
Analyze the results.

If you scored the most "1" answers - your career potential is low. And the reason for this is most likely that you are not interested in your work. Think, maybe, you should change a post, the company or even to pass in other sphere? This will help you expand your scope and increase your career potential.

If you have the answers "2" prevailing - your career potential is quite high. You know how to succeed, and go to it the shortest way. Do not stop, but do not forget to relax sometimes.

If you have the majority of answers "3" - your career potential is at an average level. In order to raise it, you need to realize that it seems different to be a professional and be it. Try to figure out what your actions can lead to the long-awaited increase, and do not spray on trivia.

Author: Elena Sitnikova