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