Career Motivation Discovering Your Big Why: Career Motivation This quiz helps you find your 'Big Why'. That's the core reason you want a particular career. Each question makes you think about your values, interests, and goals. You'll understand your personal 'Big Why' by the end. Finding a job you can grow into a career you truly love is like finding your life's task. Start with the skills you already have. Make practical moves. Think back to what fascinated you as a child. What excites you now? Match those interests to real skills you use today. Test small steps before big changes. Keep what works. Drop what doesn't. Repeat this process until your path becomes clear and useful. Privacy Note: This form won't collect your name or email automatically. You choose what to share.PreviousNext1. What specific career interests you? PreviousNext2. What's your current career situation? - Select -Student exploring optionsEmployed but looking to changeUnemployed seeking directionRecent graduateReturning to work after a breakAlready in this field but want clarityPreviousNext3. What first attracted you to this career? PreviousNext4. Picture yourself in this career. What do you see?PreviousNext5. How much do you know about the day-to-day reality of this job? - Select -Very little - just the surfaceSome knowledge from researchGood understanding from networkingExtensive knowledge from experienceI've shadowed someone in this rolePreviousNext6. Have you spoken to people currently working in this field? - Select -No, not yetYes, one personYes, 2-3 peopleYes, several peopleYes, I regularly network in this fieldIf yes, what surprised you most?PreviousNext7. Which values does this career match?PreviousNext8. How does this career fit your long-term life goals? PreviousNext9. What work-life balance do you need in this career? - Select -Flexible hours are essentialStandard 9-5 works fineI'm willing to work long hoursRemote work is importantI need weekends completely freeI thrive on varied schedulesPreviousNext10. What salary range would make this career sustainable for you? Money isn't my primary concern Yes NoPreviousNext11. What skills do you already have that transfer to this career? (10 Points)PreviousNext12. What skills do you need to develop? (10 Points)PreviousNext13. What impact do you want to make through this career? (5 Points)PreviousNext14. What drives you most towards this career? (5 Points)- Select -Helping othersPassion for the fieldPrestige or recognitionFinancial stabilityPersonal growthExplain your choice:PreviousNext15. Are you pursuing this career for yourself or because others expect it?PreviousNext16. What challenges will you overcome to pursue this career? PreviousNext17. What fears or doubts do you have about this career choice? PreviousNext18. Who supports your career change? - Select -Family and friends are very supportiveMixed reactions from people close to meMostly supportive with some concernsLittle support from othersI haven't told many people yet □ I don't need others' approvalPreviousNext19. What resources do you have to make this transition? (Tick all that apply)- Select -Time to dedicate to the changeFinancial cushion for training/transitionStrong professional networkSupportive family situationRelevant qualifications alreadyMentor in the field □ Access to training opportunitiesExplain your situation:PreviousNext20. What's your risk tolerance for this career change?- Select -High - I'll take big risks for big rewardsMedium - calculated risks are fineLow - I need security and certaintyVery low - I prefer safe, gradual changesPreviousNext21. If this career path doesn't work out, what's your Plan B? PreviousNext22. Who inspires you in this field and why?PreviousNext23. How would you define your 'Big Why' for wanting this career? PreviousNext24. Summarise your 'Big Why' in three words or less. PreviousNextFirst NameLast NameEmail Previous Submit Form