Find out your Career I.Q. -- how savvy you are about managing your career.  This short quiz helps you determine if you need help with your career and what kind of help you need.

1 = Got this wired, I don't need help/not applicable
2 = Wavering, I need some help
3 = You must be kidding, I definitely need help

1.   I can identify the specific skills I like to use ("I like to work with people" is not specific)
2.   I know my flair, my very best skill/talent, which is responsible for much of my success
3.   I can describe how I want my place of work to be different and better because I am there
4.   I know the career choices that are out there for me
5.   I can list specific career fields for which I have a passion
6.   I have a good network of contacts to help me with my career search
7.   I have specific techniques to investigate possible careers so I don't make a mistake
8.   I can succinctly communicate my career goal and why it's realistic to contacts
9.   I have skills and techniques for developing and maintaining a network of contacts
10. I can develop a compelling self-marketing package once I know my career goal
11. I can write effective resumes directed toward my career goal(s)
12. I know how to use the Internet effectively to help me with my career search
13. I have good interviewing skills
14. I have good negotiation skills
15. I can stay on track and keep myself motivated in the job search
16. I like my job but need help dealing with a person (manager, co-worker, etc.)
17. I have effective ways to deal with being plateaued in my organization
18. I don't know how to handle the politics in the organization
19. I like my organization, but need a more challenging job
20. I need to gain more credibility and visibility for what I do for the organization