Imposter Syndrome: What type of imposter are you?

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Discover Your Imposter Type

Uncover the different dimensions of imposter syndrome and learn how it affects your self-perception and achievements. Take our quiz to find out what type of imposter you are and gain insights into your strengths and weaknesses.

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You’ve been assigned a group project. The outcome of your performance will determine whether you’ll advance or stay in the same place for the coming year. What’s your initial thought?

I can contribute by researching all information needed and possibly be the presenter.

I will make sure every requirement is met, our presentation looks flawless and no aspect is overlooked down to the finest detail.

I will take charge and take on multiple roles within the group.

Crap, how can I shine within this group?

I’ll be the one to fill in wherever needed. I can handle any task that comes my way.

You tend to view your work or completed projects as…

Perfect or trash, nothing in between.

Only valuable if worked on it alone.

Wait which project? I'm already working on the next.

Only valuable if I've thoroughly researched and prepared as much as possible.

Only worthy if it felt right and flowed naturally.

I find downtime…

Wasteful.

Rejuvenating only if I'm alone.

Useful, I can use the time to read or learn more about my interests.

It’s cool.

Nice in theory, but I find it does 1 of 2 things: either leaves too much space for worry or it enables my procrastination.

Which of the following is closest to your approach to problem solving?

I have a lot of skills and know whatever the issue is, I’ll figure it out.

I need to remove all outside elements and people and figure things out on my own unassisted.

I will take control of the situation and fulfill whatever needs to be done. I'll take on the whole load if I have to.

If I gather all the info and do my due diligence in the knowledge department I'll be good.

I tend to hover over the fine details and re-work over and over until I feel it's right.

Which sounds closest to your inner dialogue when accepting a compliment?

Thanks, but I didn't really do much, anyone could have done the same.

Thanks, but didn’t you see that one minor flaw?

Thanks, but I do not know it all, nor have the proper credentials.

Thanks, but I don’t deserve your kind words. Someone assisted me with this.

My mind is already on another project, but thanks.

Think of a time you were really proud of a personal success or accomplishment. Was it because…

I did it on my own.

I did a lot of work on the front end, researching and educating myself about the topic.

It came out exactly as I envisioned it.

I put in a lot of work and was able to successfully balance multiple roles or tasks.

It was an enjoyable process. Things just fell into place and the end result was a good one.

Think of a time you felt like you failed at a task or project. Did you feel this way because…

There were other people involved which diminished my contributions

It was a new and unfamiliar project. You weren’t able to do the amount of preparing you would’ve liked.

Set standards too high and the end result didn’t come out at all as you envisioned.

My performance was at a low level and as result I wasn’t able to produce what was required.

I came across difficulty in the process, felt overwhelmed and shut down.

Which of the following thoughts aligns most with yours when it comes to your self-worth?

I am not fulfilled unless my time is filled, i’m juggling multiple assignments or roles and I'm constantly working towards something I can produce.

I am dependent on me. I feel most valuable when I am the sole person navigating my path.

My intuition and abilities have guided my opinions and the value I place on myself.

If everything I do and produce isn't perfect, it’s worthless.

My self-worth depends on my thirst to learn. I feel my best when I'm equipped with knowledge or have access to gain more knowledge.

When asking for help you are…

Not going to do it. I’d much rather handle things on my own

Don’t typically find myself needing to ask, but don’t mind the help.

For it, especially if it’ll add to my skills or knowledge of a topic.

Not likely to do it. I’m used to handling many things at once

Very reluctant. I’m only willing to accept help as long as they do it exactly how I envision.

Say you’re crushing on someone and want to move to the next level with this person, but your inner voice is holding you back. What’s it saying?

I don't deserve this person because I’m finding it hard to keep up with them mentally.

I don’t deserve this person because I’m less than perfect.

I don’t deserve this person because I have a hard time communicating and need to be alone at times.

I don’t deserve this person becauseI have a tendency to shut down if things get really bad. If it’s meant to be it will happen.

I don’t deserve this person because I'm finding it hard to carve out time for them.

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