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