1. I've reached the point where I feel I have learned as much as I possibly can in my present position.
   
   

   	Completely agree
   	Mostly agree
   	Somewhat agree
   	Mostly disagree
   	Completely disagree

2. When I think of my career six months from now, I envision myself in a position with more responsibility.
   
   

   	Completely agree
   	Mostly agree
   	Somewhat agree
   	Mostly disagree
   	Completely disagree

3. I enjoy taking charge of new projects.
   
   

   	Completely agree
   	Mostly agree
   	Somewhat agree
   	Mostly disagree
   	Completely disagree

4. An exciting new position is opening up at your company. You have the basic requirements but have never held a position like that one. Which of the following describes your reaction most accurately?
   
   

   	I would apply/ask my boss about it, but wouldn't be sure if I could really handle it.
   	I would outright pursue the position - I know I could do a good job.
   	I wouldn't even apply - I probably wouldn't get it anyway.
   	I wouldn't apply because I'm content with my present duties.
   	I would play with the idea of applying but eventually drop it.
   	I would apply/ask my boss about it and hope for the best.

5. You arrive at work one day to discover that a co-worker, who has been at the company for a shorter time than you have, has been promoted above you. How would you feel?
   
   

   	I'd be disappointed - I deserve it.
   	I'd be a tad jealous - I could use a change.
   	I'd be angry - I deserve it.
   	I'd be relieved that I wasn't the one getting more responsibility.
   	I really wouldn't care - I'm fine where I am.
   	I'd wish it had been me.
   	I'd be happy for him/her; it makes no difference to me.
   	I'd be OK with it, but I'd start working (or working harder) towards my own promotion.

6. I know I have inner potential that is untapped.
   
   

   	Completely agree
   	Mostly agree
   	Somewhat agree
   	Mostly disagree
   	Completely disagree

7. When a higher-level co-worker is given a new responsibility, I can imagine myself handling the same task.
   
   

   	Completely agree
   	Mostly agree
   	Somewhat agree
   	Mostly disagree
   	Completely disagree

8. If your boss asked you for your views on an important project, would you:
   
   

   	Tell him/her with confidence.
   	Give very little input.
   	Have no ideas to share.
   	Hesitantly tell him/her some of my ideas.
   	Get nervous and freeze up.

9. You become so efficient at your job that you actually have some time to spare during work hours. What do you do with that extra time in the long term?
   
   

   	See my supervisor and tell her/him that I am ready for more.
   	I spend more time on my current tasks trying to improve the quality of my work.
   	Take it easy and stretch out the time I spend on my current tasks.
   	Use this spare time to do some personal errands.
   	Volunteer to help out my co-workers who are short on time.
   	Take initiative and start some new projects on my own.
   	Take initiative and propose a new project to my supervisor.

10. At a work meeting, your boss or supervisor mentions an interesting new assignment that s/he hasn't assigned to anyone yet. It sounds like something you could handle, though it would be demanding. Do you:
    
    

    	Volunteer to take charge.
    	Volunteer to take it on with the condition that I can delegate some of my other duties.
    	Hold back from volunteering for fear that others would think you weren't up to the job.
    	Stay quiet - it's not worth the trouble.
    	Get nervous at the thought of being assigned the job.

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