Overall Job Satisfaction Test

Understand what’s driving your job satisfaction in about 6 minutes. Get a fast, well-rounded snapshot of morale across work fit, relationships, pay priorities, and conditions to guide next steps.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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Satisfaction With Working Conditions (SWWC)
This scale measures how well the physical and organizational work environment aligns with an employee’s needs and expectations.
Low satisfaction
Moderate satisfaction
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A score of 2 indicates low satisfaction with working conditions, suggesting the current work environment is not meeting expectations in several areas.
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3/8
Satisfaction With Management (SWM)
This scale measures how satisfied a person is with their relationship with management, including perceived trust and support from supervisors.
Low satisfaction
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A score of 3 suggests moderate satisfaction with management, indicating some trust or support is present but there may be notable areas of friction or unmet expectations.
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5/8
Satisfaction With Colleagues (SWC)
This scale measures how satisfied a person is with relationships and day-to-day interactions with colleagues and management at work.
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A score of 5 indicates moderate satisfaction with workplace relationships, suggesting generally acceptable interactions with some areas that may feel strained or could be improved.
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2/8
Satisfaction With Achievements (SWA)
This scale measures how satisfied a person is with their achievements and results at work.
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A score of 2 indicates low satisfaction with work achievements, suggesting the person may feel their results are not meeting their expectations.
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2/8
Interest in Work (IiW)
Interest in Work measures how engaged and positively oriented a person feels toward the work they do.
Low interest
Moderate interest
High interest
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A score of 2 indicates low interest in the work, suggesting limited engagement and enjoyment in day-to-day tasks.
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4/8
Work Preference (WP)
This scale measures the extent to which a person values meaningful work over higher earnings.
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A score of 4 suggests a balanced preference, with meaning in work and earnings seen as similarly important.
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5/8
Level of Aspiration (LoA)
Measures the degree of ambition and drive to achieve higher results in professional activity.
Low aspiration
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A score of 5 indicates a moderate level of aspiration, suggesting a generally steady desire to achieve more without a strong push for maximal advancement.
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2/8
Professional Responsibility (PR)
Professional responsibility reflects how conscientiously a person approaches fulfilling work duties and adhering to commitments.
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A score of 2 suggests a low level of professional responsibility, with a tendency toward less consistent attention to duties and follow-through.
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77/100
Overall Job Satisfaction (OJS)
Measures the overall, integrative level of a person's satisfaction and well-being in their work environment.
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A score of 77 falls in the High range, indicating a generally strong sense of satisfaction with work and the team environment.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Burnout and boredom seekers
41%OF USERS
People who feel drained, bored, or stuck at work take it to pinpoint what exactly is making their job unsatisfying.
Career change deciders
34%OF USERS
People considering a new role or industry use it to compare what they want from work with what they actually experience now.
Managers checking team morale
25%OF USERS
Leaders and HR specialists use it as a quick pulse check to spot issues with conditions, pay priorities, or relationships in a team.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Satisfied with working conditions (Swwc)
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2.3
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Satisfactory with management (Swm)
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5.9
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Employee Satisfaction (ES)
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3.4
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Satisfied with achievements (Swa)
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5.7
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Interest in Work (IiW)
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3.1
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Work Preference (WP)
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Level of aspiration (Loa)
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5.1
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Professional Responsibility (PR)
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2.7
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Overall Job Satisfaction (OJS)
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38
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100
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?
It provides a brief estimate of overall satisfaction with professional life. It also highlights which job-related areas are currently supportive versus stressful.
What topics are covered in the items?
Items cover interest in daily tasks, sense of achievement, relationships with coworkers and supervisors, pay versus job content priorities, and working conditions. Some items also reflect perceived responsibility and ambition.
How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?
Completion time is about 6 minutes. The questionnaire contains 32 items.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that best matches typical experience at work rather than an unusual day. Respond to every item and avoid overthinking individual statements.
How should results be interpreted and used?
Results are intended for initial screening and to guide follow-up discussion or assessment. They do not provide a clinical diagnosis or a definitive explanation for dissatisfaction.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
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Overall Job Satisfaction Test - Symptoms and Signs

This measure is used to obtain a brief self-report snapshot of work-related attitudes and perceived satisfaction across the individual’s job experience. Overall Job Satisfaction is typically administered in workplace, coaching, or applied research settings to support initial screening and discussion of factors that may be contributing to positive or negative work experiences.

The instrument includes 32 items and takes about 6 minutes to complete. Item content commonly samples multiple facets of the work experience (e.g., interest in tasks, sense of accomplishment, workplace relationships, perceived compensation, and working conditions) and is intended to support a broad, integrative summary of perceived satisfaction. Overall Job Satisfaction is attributed to Edwin A. Locke and should be interpreted in conjunction with contextual information, role demands, and other relevant assessment data rather than as a stand-alone diagnostic indicator.

Author: Edwin A. Locke
Literature: Spector, P. E. Measurement of human service staff satisfaction: Development of the Job Satisfaction Survey. American Journal of Community Psychology. 1985.
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