Inspired Life & Work

Do you rant or rave about your job? When these words are used separately, they have opposite meanings. Rant means "to complain loudly," while rave means "to be wildly enthusiastic."

The satisfaction you get from your job is determined by whether or not your values are being met. This survey was designed to provide a general idea of your satisfaction with your work Relationships, your work Activities, the internal Values that motivate you, and your work Environment.

DIRECTIONS
Allow 15-30 minutes to complete this survey. Choose a time when you will not be interrupted. Do not think too long about any statement and go with your first impression when selecting an answer. Be honest with yourself and see what you can learn. Also, it is important to use all of the possible answers -- avoid using the "middle ground" answers for all of the statements.

If you have any questions about the survey, the scoring, or the interpretation, please call 314-727-4422.

For each statement, use the following rating scale. Click the number on the right that corresponds to your answer.

1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Agree
4 = Strongly Agree

R

I have good relationships with my boss and coworkers. 1 2 3 4

I have friends where I work. 1 2 3 4

The people I work with are respectful of one another. 1 2 3 4

There is a sense of teamwork where I work. 1 2 3 4

I am comfortable interacting with management and coworkers. 1 2 3 4

A

I am good at what I do. 1 2 3 4

My job has the right balance of being challenging and do-able. 1 2 3 4

I am recognized for my special skills by being asked to do these things frequently. 1 2 3 4

I enjoy most of the tasks I perform on my job. 1 2 3 4

Sometimes I don't have to think about what I'm doing- the work just flows out of me effortlessly. 1 2 3 4

V

If I had to choose again, I'd do the same work I'm doing now. 1 2 3 4

I feel I'm doing something of value-that I'm contributing to the workplace and/or society. 1 2 3 4

I respect the people in leadership in my workplace. 1 2 3 4

My job makes me feel good about myself. 1 2 3 4

I am at my best when I'm at work.. 1 2 3 4

E

My job provides opportunities for learning that interest me. 1 2 3 4

The surroundings I work in suit me. 1 2 3 4

I have some say about how I do the things that matter the most to me on the job. 1 2 3 4

My job provides good benefits and salary. 1 2 3 4

I am proud to work where I do. 1 2 3 4

Job Satisfation Total:

INTERPRETATION GUIDE
If your percentage score is
75-100 You probably rave about your job
62-74 Sometimes you rave, sometimes you rant
50-61 You probably rant more than rave
Below 50 Your job is failing to satisfy you

NEXT STEPS
First, ask yourself if your results seem right, given what you know about your feelings about your job. If your satisfaction with your job is low, ask yourself the following questions:

Which area of the survey (Relationships, Activities, Values, or Environment) had the lowest score?
What would it take to improve the situation?
Can you make these changes occur?
If not, what prevents you?

If you have difficulty answering the questions, or if you don't like the answers you have to the questions, perhaps it's time to look outside yourself for help.

If you need more direction or if you desire personal assistance with your situation, a career counselor can help you assess your individual needs and create a personalized plan that helps you reach your goals. You don't have to be miserable to make a living!

Call 314-727-4422 today to learn more or to schedule an appointment. The office offers a quiet and confidential environment. Directions can be found here.