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Team Player Quiz Scoring Guide

 

by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.

 

Thanks again for participating in our Are you a Team Player? Quiz.

 

Scoring:
Use this system for scoring each of your 10 responses:

 

1. For most projects, I prefer to rely on my own skills and abilities rather than work with others.
   • Strongly Agree -- 1 point
   • Agree -- 2 points
   • Neither Agree nor Disagree -- 3 points
   • Disagree -- 4 points
   • Strongly Disagree -- 5 points
2. While I am focused on my personal career success, I do truly support my team members and want the team to succeed.
   • Strongly Agree -- 5 points
   • Agree -- 4 points
   • Neither Agree nor Disagree -- 3 points
   • Disagree -- 2 points
   • Strongly Disagree -- 1 point
3. For the most part, I believe that my team members do not work as hard as I do.
   • Strongly Agree -- 1 point
   • Agree -- 2 points
   • Neither Agree nor Disagree -- 3 points
   • Disagree -- 4 points
   • Strongly Disagree -- 5 points
4. I seek out ways to learn to get along better with people and to do a better job of collaborating, to be a better team member.
   • Strongly Agree -- 5 points
   • Agree -- 4 points
   • Neither Agree nor Disagree -- 3 points
   • Disagree -- 2 points
   • Strongly Disagree -- 1 point
5. I tend to come up with the best solutions to the problems my team faces, yet I usually receive very little of the credit.
   • Strongly Agree -- 1 point
   • Agree -- 2 points
   • Neither Agree nor Disagree -- 3 points
   • Disagree -- 4 points
   • Strongly Disagree -- 5 points
6. People generally enjoy working with me on a team.
   • Strongly Agree -- 5 points
   • Agree -- 4 points
   • Neither Agree nor Disagree -- 3 points
   • Disagree -- 2 points
   • Strongly Disagree -- 1 point
7. I understand that the value of teamwork is the emergence of new ideas and creative solutions as well as the sharing of the workload.
   • Strongly Agree -- 5 points
   • Agree -- 4 points
   • Neither Agree nor Disagree -- 3 points
   • Disagree -- 2 points
   • Strongly Disagree -- 1 point
8. The reality of the workplace requires me to work in teams -- even if I do not like it.
   • Strongly Agree -- 1 point
   • Agree -- 2 points
   • Neither Agree nor Disagree -- 3 points
   • Disagree -- 4 points
   • Strongly Disagree -- 5 points
9. I always end up carrying my team and it's disappointing that I do not receive more credit for doing so.
   • Strongly Agree -- 1 point
   • Agree -- 2 points
   • Neither Agree nor Disagree -- 3 points
   • Disagree -- 4 points
   • Strongly Disagree -- 5 points
10. I am very flexible and can quickly adjust to new situations and changing demands of the team and team leader.
    • Strongly Agree -- 5 points
    • Agree -- 4 points
    • Neither Agree nor Disagree -- 3 points
    • Disagree -- 2 points
    • Strongly Disagree -- 1 point

 

Results:
Add up your points. If you scored...

 

40-50: You're a great team player! You understand the value and importance of collaboration. Now go inspire your teammates!

30-39: You're a good team player. You recognize the value and importance of teamwork, but have not quite mastered being a great team player.

20-29: You're just a so-so team player. With the importance that most organizations place on teams, you best get to work on mastering your team skills.

Under 20: You are NOT a team player. You either have to invest a lot of time and effort to learn how to be a better team player -- or go into business for yourself.

 

 

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.

 

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