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SELF-EMPLOYMENT...IS IT FOR ME?
WHO AM I? (in terms of self-employment) In each question, check the answer that says what you feel comes closest to describing you. Be honest! This is for YOU!
1. Am I a self-starter?
___ I like to do things on my own. Nobody has to tell me to get going.
___ Once someone gets me started, I can keep things going OK.
___ Usually, people have to keep after me to get me moving.
2. How do I feel about other people?
___ I like other people. I can get along with just about anyone.
___ I have a group of friends, and no one else matters.
___ Most people bug me.
3. How do I act as a leader?
___ Usually I can get others to go along with me on things.
___ I can give people orders.
___ I like for others to get things going. Then I decide whether I want to join in.
4. Do I take responsibility well?
___ I like to take charge of things and see them through to the end.
___ I’ll take over if necessary, but I’d rather someone else did.
___ I usually try to get someone else to do the work.
5. How good of a worker am I?
___ I can keep going as long as I want. I don’t mind working hard.
___ I work hard for awhile, but when I’ve had enough, that’s it.
___ I don’t think hard work necessarily gets you anywhere.
6. Can people trust what I say?
___ I don’t say things I don’t mean.
___ I try to be honest most of the time. Sometimes, though, I say whatever is easiest.
___ If the other person doesn’t know the difference, why sweat it?
7. Can I stick with it?
___ If I make up my mind to do something, nothing stops me.
___ I usually finish what I start - if it doesn’t get fouled up.
___ If it doesn’t go right, why beat your head against a wall? Give up.
8. How do I usually handle an emergency?
___ I step in and take charge.
___ I help where I can.
___ I panic and let someone else take over.
9. How do I feel about asking for payment for my product?
___ I feel comfortable, because I know my product is worth it.
___ I am uncomfortable asking, but I do it.
___ I prefer to wait for the person to offer to pay.
10. How good of an organizer am I with a new task?
___ I prefer to plan it from beginning to end.
___ I look at the general issues and start.
___ I go for it and plan as I go.
11. How do I react to new tasks?
___ I love to brainstorm, create and implement something new.
___ Once the brainstorming and creative part is done, I’m bored and have trouble
following through.
___ I like to implement something that has already been designed.
12. How do I usually make decisions?
___ I identify alternatives and research each one.
___ I research the decision, but have difficulty making up my mind.
___ I avoid making decisions whenever possible.
13. Can I make good decisions?
___ I can make up my mind quickly if I have the right information. It usually turns out OK.
___ I can if I have plenty of time. If I have to decide fast, I later doubt my decision.
___ I usually make spur-of-the-moment decisions and follow my gut level feeling at the moment.
___ I don’t like to be the one who decides things.
14. How do I feel about competition?
___ I work best when there is competition. It keeps me motivated.
___ I prefer team efforts and want everyone to come out ahead.
___ I don’t like competitive situations. They make me nervous.
15. Can I influence other people?
___ When I am right I can usually convince others.
___ Sometimes I can influence others.
___ Be reasonable; you can’t change someone else’s mind.
16. What is my attitude toward success?
___ If I work hard and plan well, I can succeed.
___ My success depends largely on others
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