How Good is Your Career Health? Take This Quiz to Find Out 

What is ‘Career Health’ and why is it important?

Career health. It’s a big word, but it refers to empowering yourself to chart a long-term career pathway, through career coaching, and deepening your knowledge and skills with insights on growth jobs and industries.

So, assessing your career health is like taking a proactive approach to your professional well-being.

Just as you visit a doctor for regular check-ups to catch potential health issues early, evaluating your career health allows you to identify areas that may need attention before they become significant challenges, as well as improve your career outcomes through training, on-the-job learning, and intentional career moves.

If you’re keen to learn more about career health, we highly recommend that you read this article, but before that! Here’s a quiz designed by us to let you have a glance at your career health, with insights from WSG’s career coach, Kelvin Tan!

Do note that this quiz is designed to be a fun way to increase awareness of your career health and it is not intended as a professional diagnostic tool. Have fun!

Take the quiz: How good is your career health?

How it works

You’ll be answering ten questions designed to help you gain insights into your career journey. Each question has four options to choose from—simply select the answer that resonates most with your current situation. Once you’ve completed all ten questions, we’ll generate your result with tailored insights and advice.

Good luck, and remember to have fun!

1. How often do you set long-term career goals for yourself?

I have clear, long-term goals that I work towards.

I set goals, but they’re more short-term focused.

I focus more on day-to-day tasks than long-term goals.

I don’t really set long-term goals for my career.

2. How proactive are you in seeking career coaching or mentorship?

I actively seek guidance to improve and grow.

I reach out for advice when needed.

I don’t really seek coaching unless someone offers it.

I don’t think I need career coaching or mentorship.

3. How often do you update your skills and knowledge?

I’m always learning new skills to stay ahead in my field.

I take courses or read articles to improve when I have time.

I stick to what I know and don’t actively seek new knowledge.

I don’t make an effort to update my skills.

4. How informed are you about the growth industries or jobs in your field?

I keep up-to-date with industry trends and growth sectors.

I occasionally check out industry news and trends.

I’m aware of some trends, but I don’t follow them closely.

I don’t pay attention to industry trends or growth sectors.

5. How do you feel about the direction your career is heading?

I’m confident about the future and have a clear path forward.

I’m content with where I am, but not sure about the future.

I’m unsure where my career is heading and feel a bit lost.

I don’t see much growth in my current path.

6. How often do you seek feedback on your performance and career progression?

I actively ask for feedback to improve and grow.

I get feedback when I feel it’s necessary.

I get feedback, but don’t actively seek it out.

I don’t usually ask for feedback.

7. How do you feel about learning new skills for career advancement?

I enjoy learning new things to stay competitive.

I’ll learn new skills if they’re relevant to my career.

I’m not too excited about learning new skills, but I’ll do it if necessary.

I prefer sticking to the skills I already have.

8. How often do you take time to assess your career health and growth?

I regularly evaluate where I am and where I want to go.

I assess my career health when it’s convenient or when I feel stuck

I don’t really take time to evaluate my career growth.

I don’t assess my career health or growth.

9. How connected are you with professionals who can offer guidance or job opportunities?

I have a strong professional network and often engage with others.

I have a few connections, but don’t network much.

I rarely network or seek out professional connections.

I don’t actively build or maintain a professional network.

10. How do you approach changes in your industry or career field?

I anticipate changes and adapt accordingly.

I adjust when I notice significant changes happening.

I struggle with change but eventually catch up.

I resist change and prefer to stick to what I know.

Submit

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Congratulations! Your career health is awesome. You're doing exceptionally well in various aspects of your professional journey, leading to high job satisfaction, growth, and well-being.

Career coach Kelvin Tan’s advice:

You are in a good position to utilise your advantage. Continue to work towards your career goals, reviewing them regularly so that they continue to resonate with your career aspirations. Celebrate small wins in your career journey. This will fuel your motivation to continue towards your career goals.   

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Your career health is OK. You're managing some aspects of your career effectively, but there's room for improvement in certain areas.

Career coach Kelvin Tan’s advice:

Some tips for you to better manage your career: 

1. Future-proof yourself through skills upgrading so that you can continue to remain relevant in a rapidly changing job market; 
2. Actively seek feedback from colleagues and supervisors to identify areas where you can improve; and
3. Develop a career roadmap by setting goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Timed (SMART).

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Your career health needs improvement. Take steps to address the areas causing dissatisfaction or hindering your growth.

Career coach Kelvin Tan’s advice:

Take some time to assess your current situation and conduct a thorough self-assessment to identify what motivates and drains you at work. Understanding these will help you better define your career direction and plan your next step in achieving your desired career goals, leading to greater job satisfaction.

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