This quiz helps figure out if you might have imposter syndrome, which is when people doubt their achievements and worry about being discovered as fakes. The results show how much imposter syndrome you might have, from feeling unsure to feeling confident.
This quiz helps figure out if you might have imposter syndrome, which is when people doubt their achievements and worry about being discovered as fakes. The results show how much imposter syndrome you might have, from feeling unsure to feeling confident.
Question 1 of 14
1. Others view me as someone who is always trying to please.
Question 2 of 14
2. I often minimize my skills, experience and qualifications.
Question 3 of 14
3. I can shutdown in high-pressure situations.
Question 4 of 14
4. I lack confidence in my own abilities.
Question 5 of 14
5. I am often surprised when I receive positive feedback or performance reviews.
Question 6 of 14
6. I often feel that I am not qualified to do this job.
Question 7 of 14
7. I look for feedback and coaching more frequently than my peers.
Question 8 of 14
8. At the end of a project, even a successful one, I feel I should have done better.
Question 9 of 14
9. I often feel that I don’t have the experience to do this job.
Question 10 of 14
10. I often feel that a project issue is my fault.
Question 11 of 14
11. Others view me as too much of a perfectionist.
Question 12 of 14
12. I feel that I need to work longer hours to make up for my shortcomings.
Question 13 of 14
13. I don’t feel ready for another promotion.
Question 14 of 14
14. I often feel that another specialist would do better on this project.