Quiz: Are you suffering from imposter syndrome?

Quiz: Are you suffering from imposter syndrome?

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. I often feel that a project issue is my fault.
Question 2 of 14
2. At the end of a project, even a successful one, I feel I should have done better.
Question 3 of 14
3. I lack confidence in my own abilities.
Question 4 of 14
4. I often feel that another specialist would do better on this project.
Question 5 of 14
5. I feel that I need to work longer hours to make up for my shortcomings.
Question 6 of 14
6. I look for feedback and coaching more frequently than my peers.
Question 7 of 14
7. I often feel that I don’t have the experience to do this job.
Question 8 of 14
8. I don’t feel ready for another promotion.
Question 9 of 14
9. Others view me as someone who is always trying to please.
Question 10 of 14
10. I often feel that I am not qualified to do this job.
Question 11 of 14
11. I am often surprised when I receive positive feedback or performance reviews.
Question 12 of 14
12. Others view me as too much of a perfectionist.
Question 13 of 14
13. I can shutdown in high-pressure situations.
Question 14 of 14
14. I often minimize my skills, experience and qualifications.