Quiz: Is my Job meaningful?

As we explained in our previous article “How to find meaning in your work”, there are many reasons why people work. It can be for money or to achieve specific professional goals.

At the end of the day, it is important to understand what we are doing and why we are doing it. Indeed, when you have a meaningful job, you are more productive and more engaged. This is the secret to being happy at work.

But sometimes, we are stuck in a job, and we don’t even see the meaning of it. To help you to see clearer and maybe find a meaningful job, we created a new quiz, “Is my Job meaningful?”.

Answer all 10 questions and depending on your results, you might have more precisions on whether you have a meaningful job. It only takes 5 minutes.

Is my job meaningful?

When did you know which job you wanted to do? Quickly during your scholarship: your possibilities were quite limited. Late: you evolved depending on your opportunities. Very young: but it took you long to finally get your dream job. Very young: but today you don’t feel that your job is very rewardi

How do you react when your friends ask you about your job? You try to change the subject: you don’t like to talk about it and are not particularly proud of your job. You are super happy to share with them about your job. You talk about all the benefits you get from your job (extra holidays, gym membership, transport…). You cannot hide your frustration. You like your job, but the conditions are awful.

What motivates and comforts you in your actual job? You are passionate about your job. The possibility to evolve to other tasks or jobs that you like. Not much, you are working because you must. Your work benefits: salary, long-term contract…

Have you ever thought of what could be your dream job? According to you, there is no ideal job. No, not really. Yes, often. Yes, but it seems unreachable.

In your professional life, do you often: Tell yourself that you are lucky. Get bored. Feel frustrated or angry. Feel unpowerful facing difficulties.

You just took responsibility for a very important project. You will need to work long hours. How do you react? No problem, you are used to it, and you don’t mind. You accept without willing it: you don’t see how you can work properly in such bad conditions. You are looking forward to the promotion you will receive but you won’t work more. You resign yourself to doing it, anyway, you don’t have any choice.

For you, recognition is: Outside of work. Extremely important. And you find that you don’t have enough at the office. It belongs to work itself. It makes you happier and gives you freedom and independence. Very important: you are good at your job; you have your conditions, and you like that your boss recognizes it.

You have fun at work: (Almost) Never. Sometimes. Often. Always.

Could you create your own company or be a freelancer? Of course, it is already the case. Yes, you already thought about it but… Not really: too much to lose. Why? You don’t see any benefits.

For you, to have a job where you share values is: Complicated or impossible. Essential, and it is the case. Essential but you’re not there yet. Important but not compulsory.

If you got a negative result, this is maybe time for you to find new professional challenges.

Do you want to talk about your results and your career? Our recruiters and consultants are experts in their industries and can help you find meaning in your new job.