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What Is Your Career IQ?

Posted by Beat Medical

Take our 5 minute quiz to assess your career intelligence

1. Do you have a written career plan (one that includes what you want to do, where you want to be, how much you will make, what skills you will develop, and more?)
2. Have you had training on how to write a resume since high school?
3. Do you know how to almost guarantee getting an interview by using the right application techniques?
4. Do you have highly effective interview skills? Where did you learn them?
5. Do you know what your referees will say about you? Have you asked them?
6. Do you have at least 5 unique points that differentiate you from other job applicants?
7. Do you have a mentor?
8. Do you have professional representation for your career?
9. Are you networking effectively to access the hidden job market?
10. Do you know what you would do if you were knocked back for your dream job (or any job)?

Scoring

The scoring is simple:

Give yourself a "Yes" response for those items you are completely confident you are practicing right now. For each yes, you get 10 points.How did you go? Remember there are no right or wrong answers, and not many people can claim to be effective at all of these items. If you got 100 points, well done, you have a future in recruitment!

10-30 points

Your career IQ needs a little help - the good news is that you can put yourself up a few points easily. Focus on the things you can change right now.

40-60 points

Your career IQ is average - you're doing what most people are doing. Try to add a few more points over the next six months.

70-100 points

You're doing well! Congratulations, you're on the path to a fantastic career.