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