Confidence Check Quiz

Welcome to The Unveiled Way's Confidence Check Quiz (c) Natalie Jobity.

Please be sure to respond to every question to the best of your ability based on your professional context.

At the end of the quiz, you'll be given a percentage that lets you know how confident you are. You'll be given a summary based on one of three confidence categories that best matches your responses. The quiz will take you about 5-8 minutes to complete.

Please note: To receive your results you must supply your email address

How do you react when someone gives you a compliment?

I feel proud and grateful

I feel a bit uncomfortable and try to deflect the compliment

I don't believe them and think they're just being polite

How often do you take risks and step outside of your comfort zone?

Frequently, I know that taking risks is necessary for personal growth

Sometimes, but it can be scary to try new things

Rarely, I prefer to stay in my comfort zone

When you're given a new task or project, how do you typically react?

I feel excited and motivated to take on the challenge

I feel a bit nervous, but I'm confident in my abilities and give it my best shot

I feel overwhelmed and unsure of myself, and may even doubt my ability to succeed

How do you handle criticism?

I take it in stride and use it as an opportunity to learn and grow

I feel hurt but try to use the criticism constructively

I get defensive and angry, and may even lash out at the person criticizing me

Do you feel comfortable setting boundaries with others?

Yes, I am confident in my needs and am not afraid to communicate them

Sometimes, but it can be difficult for me to assert myself in certain situations

No, I struggle with setting boundaries and often feel taken advantage of

When you're in a meeting or group discussion, how often do you speak up and share your ideas?

Always, I feel confident in my expertise and value to the conversation

Sometimes, but I can be hesitant to speak up if I don't feel completely confident in my ideas

Rarely, I feel like my ideas aren't valuable or that others in the group are more knowledgeable than me

How do you handle difficult conversations with colleagues, bosses, or others?

I approach them calmly and confidently, and try to find a mutually beneficial solution

I feel nervous or anxious, but I try to stay professional and maintain open communication

I avoid confrontation at all costs, and may even allow others to take advantage of me or mistreat me at work

How do you feel about promoting your profesional achievements and successes?

I'm proud of my accomplishments and feel confident in sharing them with my colleagues and superiors

I feel a bit uncomfortable self-promoting, but I know it's important for advancing in my career

I feel like I haven't accomplished anything worth promoting, or that it's not my place to brag about my achievements

How do you respond to criticism or feedback from others in a professional context?

I take it as a learning opportunity and try to use it constructively to improve my performance

I may feel a bit hurt or defensive, but I try to remain open-minded and take the feedback to heart

I feel attacked or unfairly criticized, and may even lash out or shut down in response

How often do you take on senior or leadership roles or projects that push you outside of your comfort zone?

Frequently, I am always looking for new challenges and ways to grow professionally

Sometimes, but I may feel hesitant to take on new responsibilities if I don't feel completely confident in my abilities

Rarely, I prefer to stick with what I know and am comfortable with

How often do you seek advice and support from mentors or others?

Always, I am not afraid to seek advice and support when I need it

Sometimes, but I can be hesitant to ask for help for fear of appearing incompetent

Rarely, I prefer to try to figure things out on my own

When faced with a difficult decision that impacts your team or organization, how do you typically react?

I trust my instincts and my ability to make tough decisions and communicate them effectively

I weigh the options carefully, seek input from others, and then make a decision

I may avoid making the decision altogether or delay making it due to fear of making the wrong choice

How do you feel about your ability to communicate effectively?

I am skilled at articulating my ideas and vision to others

I sometimes struggle with effectively communicating my ideas and perspectives to others

I struggle to communicate my ideas and perspectives effectively to others and often feel misunderstood

How comfortable do you feel delegating tasks and responsibilities to others?

I have no problem delegating tasks and responsibilities to others

I’m ok. But it sometimes can be difficult to relinquish control and trust others to get the job done

I prefer to do everything myself and have difficulty trusting others to do things the way I want them done

How do you handle failures or setbacks in your professional life?

I take responsibility for the failure and try to learn from it to improve my leadership skills

I feel disappointed or frustrated, but I try to stay positive and motivated to overcome the setback

I may blame others for the failure or become demotivated in my abilities

How often do you compare yourself to others in your field or industry?

Rarely, as I’m focused on my own growth and development

Occasionally, as a way to benchmark my progress

Frequently, feeling like I’m not measuring up to others' successes

How comfortable are you in asking for a raise or negotiating for better compensation at work?

I’m good. I know my worth and am not afraid to ask for what I deserve

Ok. but I struggle with feeling confident in my abilities and value to the company

I feel uncomfortable or feel like I don't have enough leverage to negotiate successfully