Features: Career Assessment
The Career Assessment is a structured diagnostic that helps you understand where you are in your career, what’s working, what isn’t, and what paths actually make sense next. It combines guided reflection, pattern analysis, and AI synthesis to turn messy career thoughts into clear signals, options, and next steps.
This is not a personality test. It does not assign you a “type” or a score. It helps you see patterns you can act on to find a new job in 30 days.
Who the Career Assessment is for
The Career Assessment is for you if:
You want to get a new job or promotion in the next 30 days
You feel stuck, restless, or misaligned but can’t name why
You’re considering a role change, pivot, or growth move
You want clarity before making a career decision
You want structured thinking, not motivational advice
You want outputs you can actually use (not just insights)
The Career Assessment may not be right if:
You’re looking for therapy or emotional processing
You want a quiz with a single “answer”
You’re not willing to spend ~30 minutes inputting your current career information
How it works
Step 1: You complete the assessment
You answer ~50 questions across 7 sections, using a mix of:
free text
multiple choice
selectors and sliders
It takes about 30 minutes. You can complete it in one sitting.
The sections cover:
Career story & context
Strengths and skill signals
Energy, friction, and motivation
Values and constraints
Role fit and work environment
Vision and future direction
Readiness for change
The goal is to find the signals driving your career.
Step 2: Your inputs are analysed
Your responses are analysed to identify:
recurring themes
alignment and misalignment
skill signals vs role demands
growth potential vs friction points
This analysis is informed by established career, behavioural, and decision-making frameworks. The output is practical, not theoretical.
Step 3: You receive your results
Your results appear immediately as an in-app results page, with the option to export a PDF/print version.
What you’ll get
1. Career Assessment Summary
A structured summary that includes:
your dominant career themes
strengths that are currently underused
sources of friction or dissatisfaction
constraints you need to respect (not ignore)
patterns in how you make career decisions
This is designed to be readable on its own and shareable with a coach if you choose.
2. Role-fit & friction signals
You’ll see:
where your current or recent roles align with you
where friction is structural vs situational
which problems are “fixable” and which are directional
This helps you avoid false conclusions like: “I hate this career” when the real issue is “This role violates how I work best.”
3. Skill and growth priorities
Instead of a long skills list, you get:
a shortlist of meaningful skill areas
clarity on why each one matters
guidance on whether to deepen, broaden, or redirect
These priorities feed directly into later planning tools.
4. Clear next moves
You’ll receive suggested next actions, not vague advice.
These might include:
career paths worth exploring
experiments to run before committing
decisions that need more information
areas where doing maintenance is actually the right move (for now)
Time & effort
Time to complete: ~30 minutes
Number of questions: ~50
Retakes: You can revisit or redo later if your situation changes
Preparation needed: None. CV/LinkedIn optional
Privacy & data
We take your privacy seriously.
Raw answers are not stored
Data is encrypted
Results can be shared with a coach only via opt-in
Your data is not used for wide model training
Your inputs do train your personal AI advisor (Maya), scoped only to your account
You can request a data export or deletion at any time by contacting support@work-self.com
What happens next
Most users follow this sequence:
Complete the Career Assessment
Review results
Generate 5 potential paths in the Career Transition Blueprint
Check for alignment; if the paths don’t feel right, you can regenerate them
Select a path you want to explore
This choice trains Maya, your AI advisor
Maya then informs:
milestone planning
dashboards
daily and weekly planning
ongoing reflection and course correction
The Career Assessment is the foundation layer. Everything else across the WORK-SELF platform builds on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding the Career Assessment
1. What exactly is the Career Assessment?
The Career Assessment is a structured diagnostic that helps you understand your current career situation, identify patterns, and clarify realistic next directions. It combines guided reflection with AI analysis to turn subjective career thoughts into concrete signals you can act on.
2. Is this a personality test?
No. It does not assign you a type, label, or score. There is no “result” you’re supposed to become. The goal is insight and direction over categorisation. However, it will help you identify and find a job in alignment with your output.
3. Is this more like coaching or assessment?
It sits between the two. You do the thinking yourself, but the structure and synthesis help surface patterns a human coach would typically help you uncover.
4. What problem does it actually solve?
It helps when your career feels unclear, misaligned, or stuck, especially when you have many thoughts but no clear way to organise or prioritise them.
5. What does “career diagnostic” mean here?
It means identifying:
what’s working
what’s draining
what’s structural vs situational
where change is needed vs where adjustment is enough
6. Will it tell me what job to take?
Yes, it helps you understand which types of roles, environments, and directions make sense for you.
7. Is this advice or analysis?
It’s analysis first. Any guidance is grounded in what you input, not generic recommendations.
8. Is there a “right” way to answer?
No. Honest answers are more useful than polished ones. This isn’t graded.
9. What if my answers feel messy or contradictory?
That’s normal and useful. Contradictions often reveal the most important insights.
10. What if I already know my problem?
The Assessment often helps you confirm whether you’re solving the right problem or reacting to a symptom which, in turn, helps you determine which jobs to apply for and builds confidence in your interviews.
Who is the Career Assessment best for
11. Who is the Career Assessment best for?
People who want clarity before making a career decision, change, or commitment.
12. Is it suitable for early-career professionals?
Yes, especially if you’re trying to understand strengths, direction, or early patterns.
13. Is it useful mid-career?
Yes, many mid-career users use it to untangle stagnation, misalignment, or pivot questions.
14. What about senior professionals?
Yes. Senior users often use it to reassess direction, leadership fit, or long-term alignment.
15. Does it work for career changers?
Yes. It’s particularly helpful for distinguishing real pull toward change from short-term frustration.
16. Can founders or freelancers use it?
Yes, though outputs focus more on role design, energy, and direction than job titles.
17. Is it useful if I’m unemployed?
Yes. It can help clarify positioning, priorities, and where to focus effort, but it won’t replace job search tactics.
18. Is this helpful if I’m burned out?
It can be, but if you’re severely burned out, you may want rest and support first. The Assessment helps identify burnout signals but doesn’t treat them.
19. Is this therapy?
No. It’s a career clarity tool, not a mental health intervention.
20. Who should not use the Career Assessment?
People looking for instant answers without reflection, or a quiz that tells them what to do.
Mechanics & Process
21. How many questions are there?
Approximately 50 questions.
22. How long does it take?
Most people complete it in about 30 minutes.
23. What kinds of questions are asked?
A mix of:
free-text reflection
multiple choice
selectors and sliders
24. Do I need to prepare anything?
No. Having your CV or LinkedIn open can help, but it’s optional.
25. Can I save and come back later?
Currently, it’s best completed in one sitting, but you can save and come back. You can also retake it later if needed.
26. Can I change my answers after submitting?
Not within the same run — but you can redo the Audit in the future if your situation changes.
27. What if I don’t know how to answer a question?
Answer with your best guess. Uncertainty itself is a useful signal.
28. Is there a time limit?
No, but staying in one focused session improves clarity.
29. Is it mobile-friendly?
Yes, though many users prefer a larger screen for reflection.
30. Can I skip questions?
Not really. Some flexibility exists, but skipping reduces the quality of the output, so it’s best to complete it fully.
Outputs & Results
31. What do I receive after completing the Assessment?
An in-app results page summarising insights, signals, and suggested next moves.
32. Can I export the results?
Yes. There is a PDF/print export option.
33. What’s included in the Career Assessment Summary?
It typically includes:
key themes
alignment and friction signals
skill priorities
constraints
suggested next actions
34. Will I see job titles or roles?
You’ll see role patterns and directions, not a definitive job list. The shortlist of job titles and roles that fit your come as the next step in the 30-day Job Clarity Sprint.
35. Does it suggest skills to learn?
Yes, but more as learning priorities over a long checklist. The next step, the 30-day Job Clarity Sprint, is most useful for picking a career direction.
36. Does it help with CV or LinkedIn language?
Yes. Many users use the summary to refine positioning and narrative. In week 2 of the 30-day Job Clarity Sprint, there’s a specific section on updating both your LinkedIn profile and CV.
37. How accurate are the results?
They reflect the quality of your inputs. The system surfaces patterns that are highly personalized.
38. What if I disagree with the output?
That’s valid. Disagreement often highlights where further reflection or experimentation is needed.
39. Are the results static?
They reflect where you are now. You can revisit the Assessment as your situation evolves.
40. Is there a “pass/fail” or score?
No.
Method & AI Use
41. How does AI factor into this?
AI synthesises your inputs, identifies patterns, and generates structured outputs.
42. Is this fully automated?
Yes, there is no human reviewing your answers unless you choose to share them with your selected career coach. However, if you’re participating in the 30-day Job Clarity Sprint, then your Assessment will be reviewed by your paired coach at the end of week 1 as part of the sprint programme in order to accelerate your job search.
43. Is my data used to train large AI models?
No.
44. Does my data train anything at all?
Yes, it trains your personal AI advisor (Maya), scoped only to your account.
45. What frameworks does it use?
It draws on established career, behavioural, and decision-making research, but outputs are practical rather than academic.
46. Can I see the “logic” behind the output?
You’ll see reasoning reflected in themes and explanations, though not raw system rules.
47. Is the system biased toward certain careers?
It does not prioritise specific industries or roles, it reflects your inputs and career aspirations.
48. Does it replace a human coach?
No, but it can make coaching far more focused and efficient.
49. Can a coach see my answers?
Only if you explicitly opt in to share.
50. What if the AI gets something wrong?
Treat it as a prompt for reflection, not an instruction. If something feels off, contact support@work-self.com.
Privacy & Data
51. Are my raw answers stored?
No.
52. Is my data encrypted?
Yes.
53. Can my data be shared with anybody?
Your data can only be shared with your career coach and only if you explicitly opt in to share it.
54. Is anything shared publicly?
No.
55. Can I request my data?
Yes, contact support@work-self.com.
56. Can I delete my data?
Yes, contact support@work-self.com.
57. Is my identity protected?
Yes.
58. Is this compliant with data protection standards?
We follow strong data protection practices and minimise data retention by design.
59. What if I’m worried about sensitive career information?
You control what’s shared and with whom. Nothing is sold or exposed.
60. Who should I contact with questions or concerns?
You can always reach out at support@work-self.com.