by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
Thanks again for participating in our
Mature Job-Seeker Quiz.
Scoring:
As you probably realized at some point in taking the quiz, the odd-numbered statements are
the negative characteristics of some older job-seekers while the even-numbered statements
reflect the more positive elements of successful mature job-seekers.
For the odd-numbered statements, give yourself (negative) -5 points for every true
response and +1 point for every false response.
For the even-numbered statements, give yourself +5 points for every true
response and (negative) -1 point for every false response.
60-90 pts. -- Excellent. You may be a mature worker, but you are not letting your
age affect any part of your job-search. Good for you -- you are a hot commodity!
30-59 pts. -- Good. You are probably having some success in the job market, but you
could have even greater success by tweaking a few of your perceptions or behaviors, focusing
less on your age and more on your benefits to prospective employers.
0-29 pts. -- Average. You are letting your age or maturity play too great a role in
how you portray yourself on the job market. It may be time for some coaching to overcome
some of these age-related issues.
Under 0 pts. -- Old Dog. You are way too focused on your age -- whether too concerned
about being perceived as overqualified, too worried about dealing with younger hiring managers,
or simply too stuck in the old ways of doing things. You must make drastic changes to your
perceptions and job-search strategies to see any kind of success on the job market.
Don't forget to check out our entire collection of
Tests and Quizzes for Job-Seekers.
See also this specific section of Quintessential Careers just for mature workers:
Job and Career Resources for Mature and Older Job-Seekers --
Including the Baby Boomers, Third-Agers.
Questions about some of the terminology used in this quiz? Get more information (definitions and links) on key college, career, and job-search
terms by going to our Job-Seeker's Glossary of Job-Hunting Terms.
Dr. Randall S. Hansen is founder of Quintessential Careers,
one of the oldest and most comprehensive career development sites on the Web, as well CEO of
EmpoweringSites.com. He is also founder of
MyCollegeSuccessStory.com and
EnhanceMyVocabulary.com. He is publisher of
Quintessential Careers Press,
including the Quintessential Careers electronic newsletter,
QuintZine. Dr. Hansen is also a
published author, with several books, chapters in books, and hundreds of articles. He's often
quoted in the media and conducts empowering workshops around the country. Finally, Dr. Hansen is
also an educator, having taught at the college level for more than 15 years. Visit his
personal Website or
reach him by email at randall(at)quintcareers.com.
