Professional Identity/Marginalization Test - the question form
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1. In your profession, what is more important?
Personal achievements
Social impact
Technical impact
2. In recent years, your profession has...
become more in demand in society
remained at the same status
become unnecessary
3. Would you like to work in an environment with...
unpredictable conditions, with no clear rules
a flexible system of rules
unchanging rules for conduct, leadership, and subordination
4. Would you like to work in conditions of...
free from supervision
reasonable competition
under constant supervision
5. Changes for the better should occur...
from below
as a result of consensus between “those at the top” and “those at the bottom”
from above
6. The position of professionals in your industry will lead society to...
prosperity
stagnation
decline
7. If the situation in your profession changes in an unfavorable direction, you would be prepared to...
change the situation
change yourself
leave the profession
8. Your profession may be useful...
in most countries
in most regions of Russia
only in your city
9. If demand for your profession were to decline, you would prefer to...
choose a completely new profession that is more promising under current conditions
choose a different area in which to apply your professional skills
stay within your current profession
10. Which adverse factors would be decisive in your decision to leave the profession?
inability to realize your abilities
lack of prospects for career advancement
a sharp decrease in income
11. In an unfamiliar and difficult professional situation, you...
go your own way
do what everyone else does
rely on luck
12. I believe that the knowledge acquired during professional training is...
a necessary but not sufficient condition for professional success
a necessary and sufficient condition for successful professional practice
does not affect success in a professional career
13. To be a true professional...
you must be born one
you need to understand not only your profession, but also its role in society and its impact on the environment and people’s health
it is enough to have extensive work experience in your specialty
14. I consider that, as a professional, I...
belong to the professional elite
am a typical representative of my profession
occupy a barely noticeable position
15. When asked, "Who are you?", I would mention my profession...
first of all
in the middle of the list
among the last
16. For me, my profession is primarily...
the meaning of my whole life
a way to apply my abilities to achieve success
a means of meeting my material needs
17. If I reach the highest level of professional mastery, I will…
try as soon as possible to share all the secrets of professional mastery with the younger generation
share with others only what will not reduce my priority in the profession
keep to myself the secrets of my professional expertise that I worked so hard to gain
18. If I know that carrying out my professional duty could negatively affect the environment or people's health, I will...
express my protest to management and refuse to do the work, even if I am fired
try to delay doing the work and wait to see whether management cancels the wrong decision on its own
carry out my professional duty under any circumstances
19. If, after many years of work, I notice serious flaws in my profession that others do not see, I would…
persistently speak out to criticize the situation in the profession in order to eliminate the shortcomings
try to ensure that these shortcomings do not show up in my own work
try not to tell anyone about the shortcomings: nothing will change anyway, and it could damage my relationships with colleagues
20. High professional performance is easier to achieve by...
finding unconventional ways to solve professional tasks
strictly following all instructions and standards
through support from management
21. In a difficult situation where there is no single correct solution to a professional problem, I would prefer to...
act on what feels right
weigh all the pros and cons and make a decision based on minimizing harm
delegate my responsibilities to other staff or to management
22. If I encounter an unexpected situation at work, I will try to...
set aside old patterns and focus all my efforts on developing a fundamentally new solution
relate it to previous situations and, choosing a suitable example, act in the same way
always follow the instructions
23. Compared with other areas of my life, my profession…
is the center of my life
forms the background to my personal life
gets lost
24. I now understand that...
only in my current profession and position can I fully realize my potential
my potential is much greater than the profession I trained for
there are many other professions in which I could fulfill myself
25. In describing my profession, the most important thing to me is...
its internal content
what unites all its members into a distinct community of people
what sets it apart from other professions
26. When issues related to my profession are discussed on the radio or television, I...
immediately stop what I am doing and try not to miss anything that is said
do not pay attention and immediately forget what was said
turn off the TV or radio
27. My choice of profession was...
made independently, based on an analysis of my abilities and preferences
suggested by my parents or friends
random
28. My choice of profession was primarily based on...
the opportunity to devote myself to work I find interesting
the opportunity to find a job quickly
high earning potential
29. I believe that the concepts of professional honor and duty are...
absolutely necessary for the normal functioning of society
not part of the profession; these are separate spheres
made up for fools to make them work for free
30. I believe that my profession is...
a necessary link among other professions that ensure the stability and prosperity of society
needed only by me
part of the chaos that prevails in society
31. Would you say that your profession is a family tradition?
Yes, and it gives me confidence, but it also places an additional burden of moral responsibility toward my family.
No, and that is a good thing, because I am not constrained in my work by any prejudices.
No, and that is a bad thing, because at times I feel like an outsider.
32. Can it be said that your profession provides you with financial independence?
No, but I try to use all legal opportunities within my profession to make up for this shortfall.
No, but I can adjust my expectations to match my means.
No, I have to take additional work outside my field.
33. Your level of professional competence primarily corresponds to...
clients' requirements
your employer's requirements
your diploma
34. Your professional qualifications meet...
current demands
high international standards
formal regulations and job descriptions
35. My level of professional competence corresponds to...
the moral and ethical principles of fulfilling professional duty
my personal beliefs about the profession and professional duty
the low expectations of our society
36. What most reduces your job satisfaction?
Lack of real opportunities for professional development
Lack of clear performance evaluation criteria to use as a guide for improving my results
Low pay
37. What most disrupts your psychological comfort at work?
An inner conviction that this job is unpleasant for me
Fear of unfavorable changes in the organization
A sense that I am being "constrained"
38. What would worry you most if you lost your job?
The thought that I would unfairly become "unemployed"
The possibility of having to change professions and the difficulty of choosing a new profession
The prospect of being without the means to support yourself for an indefinite period
39. My profession has turned out to be...
not what I expected, and I liked that
something in which there are many different ways to apply my efforts
not what I expected, and I am disappointed
40. My profession has turned out to be...
something in which I need to keep improving, and that is inspiring
something in which I need to keep improving, and that is normal
something in which I need to keep improving, and that is tiring
41. My profession has turned out to be...
work that is vital to other people
work that is personally important to me
an empty activity, only a way to earn money
42. In my professional work, my main aim is to...
create something new and meaningful that no one has done before me
gain people's approval and recognition of my achievements by my colleagues
achieve rapid career advancement
43. In my professional work, my main aim is to...
always stand by my ideas and decisions if I am confident in them
meet my responsibilities within reasonable limits so there are no complaints about me
not do work that I am not paid for
44. If there were a conflict between professional ethical principles and the desire to earn a good income, what would you do?
Under no circumstances would I compromise my principles.
I would not violate my professional duty for career advancement or money, but I could do so if my life were threatened.
I would be willing to compromise some professional ethical principles if it helped me earn more money.
45. If there were a conflict between carrying out your professional duties and the interests of society, what would you do?
Professional duty should be followed only if doing so does not conflict with the common good
I always act in my own interests, even if they conflict with the common good
I would not disclose information about professional misconduct in the organization, because it would harm the organization
46. What could prevent you from knowingly doing something wrong at work, even if it was well paid?
Self-respect as a professional: you would be ashamed to face people
A sense of civic responsibility
Fear of punishment
47. What else might keep you from knowingly doing something wrong at work, even if it is well paid?
If my wrong actions would harm other people, then I do not need any money.
If others act just as wrongly, then I will not refuse good money either.
Nothing would stop me, as long as they pay more.
48. If you were choosing a profession now, which would you prefer?
The same profession I have now
A profession better matched to my abilities and interests
A higher-paying profession that is in steady demand
49. If you were choosing a profession again, which would you prefer?
The most in-demand modern profession
The highest-paid profession, excluding criminal occupations
Something closer to the elite
50. Which of the following types of profession would you prefer?
A profession in which no two days would be the same
A profession in which I would be most needed by other people
A profession with a stable income and that I would not need to change
51. Which of the following types of work would you prefer?
a job that would give a chance to become famous
the specific profession is not as important as having a position that gives power over other people
a job with as little work as possible and as much money as possible
52. I would leave the profession if...
it did not offer opportunities for career advancement and financial gain
I did not feel successful in the profession
it could not be described as a "calling"
53. How do you feel about employers requiring a resume when applying for a job?
A resume is a formality; the main thing is the interview with the employer, and that is what you should prepare for.
I take it seriously and try to present myself in the most favorable light.
Resumes were invented as a pretext to reject "walk-in" applicants; in reality, people are hired through connections anyway.
54. How truthful should your resume be?
A resume should contain only the truth, because the reality will inevitably come to light once you start the job.
A resume is an embellished truth, and it is important to be able to maintain that favorable impression until you are hired.
It does not matter whether the resume is truthful or not; the important thing is to get hired, and I will be able to keep the job once I am there.
55. What role does a resume play in getting a job?
I believe a resume gives me a chance to influence the subsequent conversation with the employer in the direction I need.
I am afraid that my contact with the employer will not go beyond the resume.
A resume does not help, because anyone can write any resume.
56. How would you prepare your resume?
I have no experience writing a resume, but I will do it myself as honestly as possible and try to draw attention to myself.
To prepare a resume, I will consult professionals.
I have no experience writing a resume, but that is not a problem—I will download one from the Internet or ask friends.
1. In your profession, what is more important?
Personal achievements
Social impact
Technical effectiveness
2. In recent years, your profession has...
become more in demand in society
remained at the same status as before
become unnecessary
3. Would you like to work in conditions that are...
unpredictable, with no clear rules
with a flexible system of rules
with unchanging rules of conduct, leadership, and subordination
4. You would prefer to work under conditions of...
no supervision
healthy competition
constant supervision
5. Positive change should come about...
from below
through consensus between those at the top and those at the bottom
from above
6. The position of professionals in your industry will lead society to...
to prosper
to stagnate
to decline
7. If the situation in your profession changes in an unfavorable direction, you are prepared to...
change the situation
change yourself
leave the profession
8. Your profession could be useful...
in most countries
in most regions of Russia
only in your city
9. If demand for your profession were to decline, you would prefer to...
choose a completely new profession that is more promising in current conditions
choose a different area in which to apply your professional skills
remain within your current profession
10. Which adverse factors would be decisive in leading you to leave the profession?
Inability to realize your abilities
Lack of prospects for career advancement
Sharp decrease in income
11. In an unfamiliar and difficult professional situation, you...
go your own way
do what everyone else does
rely on luck
12. I believe that the knowledge gained during professional training is...
a necessary but insufficient condition for professional success
a necessary and sufficient condition for successful professional practice
not related in any way to success in a professional career
13. To be a true professional...
you have to be born one
it requires knowledge not only of your profession, but also of its role in society and its impact on the environment and people’s health
it is enough to have extensive work experience in the field
14. I consider myself, as a professional, to be...
part of the professional elite
a typical representative of my profession
in a low-profile position
15. If asked, "Who are you?" I would mention my profession...
first and foremost
somewhere in the middle
as one of the last things
16. For me, my profession is primarily...
the meaning of my whole life
an area in which I apply my abilities to achieve success
a means of meeting my material needs
17. If I reach the highest level of professional expertise, I will...
try as soon as possible to pass on all the secrets of expertise to the younger generation
share with others only what will not reduce my priority in the profession
strictly keep from others the secrets of my expertise that I worked so hard to gain
18. If I know that carrying out my professional duties could have a negative impact on the environment or on people's health, I would...
voice my objection to management and refuse to do the work, even if I am fired
try to delay doing the work and wait in case management withdraws the wrong decision on their own
carry out my professional duty under any circumstances
19. If, as a result of many years of work, I see serious shortcomings in my profession that others do not notice, I will...
persistently speak out to criticize the situation in the profession in order to eliminate these shortcomings
try to ensure that these shortcomings do not appear in my own work
try not to tell anyone about them: nothing will change anyway, and it could damage my relationships with colleagues
20. Achieving a high level of professional performance is easier...
by finding non-standard ways to solve professional tasks
by strictly following all instructions and regulations
with support from management
21. In a difficult situation where there is no single correct solution to a professional problem, I would prefer to...
act based on what feels right
weigh the pros and cons and make a decision aimed at minimizing harm
delegate my responsibilities to other staff members or management
22. If I encounter an unexpected professional situation, I will try to...
set aside old patterns and focus all my efforts on developing a fundamentally new solution
compare this situation with previous cases and, choosing a suitable analogy, act the same way
always follow the instructions
23. In the context of all aspects of my life, my profession...
is the central focus of my life
forms the background for my personal life
gets lost
24. I now understand that...
only in my current profession and position can I fully realize my potential
my potential is much greater than the profession I have trained for
there are many other professions in which I could realize my potential
25. In describing my profession, what matters most to me is...
what constitutes its internal content
what unites all of its members into a distinct community of people
what sets it apart from other professions
26. When issues related to my profession are discussed on the radio or on television, I...
immediately stop what I am doing and try not to miss anything that is said
do not pay attention and immediately forget what it was about
turn off the television or the radio
27. My choice of profession was...
made independently, based on an analysis of my abilities and wishes
suggested by my parents or friends
accidental
28. My choice of profession was primarily determined by...
the opportunity to devote myself to work I find interesting
the opportunity to find employment quickly
high earning potential
29. I believe that the concepts of professional honor and duty are...
absolutely necessary for the normal functioning of society
not present in the profession; these are separate spheres
made up for fools to make them work for free
30. I believe that my profession is...
a necessary link among other professions that ensure the stability and prosperity of society
needed only by me
part of the chaos that prevails in society
31. Would you say that your profession is a family tradition?
Yes, and it gives me confidence, but it also places an additional moral responsibility toward my family.
No, and that is good, because in my work I am not constrained by any prejudices.
No, and that is bad, because at times I feel like an outsider.
32. Can it be said that your profession provides you with economic freedom?
No, but I try to use all legal opportunities in my profession to make up for this shortfall.
No, but I can adjust my needs to match my means.
No, I have to take additional work outside my field.
33. My level of professional competence corresponds primarily to...
clients’ requirements
the employer’s requirements
my diploma
34. My professional qualifications meet...
the demands of the times
high international standards
official regulations and job descriptions
35. My level of professional competence corresponds to...
the moral and ethical principles of fulfilling professional duty
my personal ideas about the profession and professional duty
the modest expectations of our society
36. What most reduces your job satisfaction?
Lack of real opportunities for professional development
Lack of clear criteria for evaluating my work that I can use as a guide to improve my performance
Low pay
37. What most disrupts your psychological comfort at work?
An inner belief that this job is unpleasant for me
Fear of unfavorable changes in the organization
A feeling that I am being "pressed"
38. What would worry you most if you lost your job?
The very thought that I would unfairly become "unemployed"
The likelihood of having to change professions and the difficulty of choosing a new profession
The prospect of being without means of support for an indefinite period
39. My profession turned out to be...
not what I expected, and I liked it
a field with many options for applying my efforts in different ways
not what I expected, and I am disappointed
40. My profession has turned out to be...
something that requires continual improvement, and that inspires me
something that requires continual improvement, and that feels normal
something that requires continual improvement, and that tires me out
41. My profession has turned out to be...
something that is vital for other people
something that is personally important to me
an empty pursuit, only a way to earn money
42. In my professional work, I primarily try to...
create something new and significant that no one has done before me
gain people’s approval and have my achievements recognized by colleagues
achieve rapid career advancement
43. In my professional work, my main aim is to...
always stand by my ideas and decisions when I am confident in them
do my duties within reasonable limits so that no one has complaints about me
not do work that I am not paid for
44. If there were a conflict between professional ethical principles and the desire to earn a good income, how would you act?
Under no circumstances would I compromise my principles.
I would not violate my professional duty just for career advancement or money, but I could do so if my life were threatened.
I would be willing to compromise some professional ethical principles if it helped me earn more money.
45. If there were a conflict between fulfilling your professional duties and the interests of society, how would you act?
Professional duty should be followed only if carrying it out does not conflict with the common good.
I always act in my own interests, even if they conflict with the common good.
I would not disclose information about professional misconduct in the organization, because it would harm the organization.
46. What could keep you from knowingly doing something wrong at your job, even if it is well paid?
Self-respect as a professional: I would be ashamed to look people in the eye
A sense of civic responsibility
Fear of punishment
47. What else might keep you from knowingly doing something wrong at work, even if it is well paid?
If my wrongful actions would harm other people, I do not need any money
If others act just as wrongly, I would not refuse good money either
Nothing would stop me, as long as the pay is higher
48. If you were choosing a profession now, which would you prefer?
The same profession I have now
A profession that better matches my abilities and interests
A higher-paying profession with steady demand
49. If you were choosing a profession again, which would you prefer?
The most in-demand modern profession
The highest-paid profession, excluding illegal/criminal ones
Something closer to the elite
50. Which of the following types of profession would you prefer?
A profession in which no two days would be the same
A profession in which I would be most needed by other people
A profession with stable earnings, and one I would not have to change
51. Which of the following professions would you prefer?
A profession that would provide a chance to become famous
The profession itself is less important than a position that gives power over other people
A profession with minimal work and maximum pay
52. I would leave the profession if...
it did not offer opportunities for career advancement and financial gain
I did not feel I had become established in the profession
it could not be described as a "calling"
53. How do you feel about employers requiring a resume when applying for a job?
A resume is a formality; what matters most is the personal interview with the employer, and that is what you should prepare for.
I take it seriously and try to present information about myself in the most favorable light.
Resumes were invented as a pretext to reject “walk-in” applicants; people are hired anyway through personal connections.
54. How truthful should your resume be?
A resume should include only the truth, because the reality of the situation will inevitably become clear in the course of the job.
A resume is an embellished version of the truth, and it is important to be able to maintain that positive image until you are hired.
It does not matter whether the resume is truthful or not; what matters is getting hired, and then I will be able to keep the job.
55. What role does a resume play in getting a job?
I believe that a resume gives me a chance to influence the subsequent conversation with the employer in the direction I need.
I am afraid that my contact with the employer will not go beyond the resume.
A resume does not help, because anyone can write any resume.
56. How will you prepare your resume?
I have not prepared a resume before, but I will do it myself, as honestly as possible, and will try to draw attention to myself.
To prepare my resume, I will consult specialists.
I have not prepared a resume before, but that is not a problem—I will download one from the internet or ask friends.