What's Your Next Step Toward a Career You Love?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What feels most confusing about your career right now?

  • A.
    I don't know what I want to do next. What do I even LIKE to do?? Ahhh...
  • B.
    I feel like I keep landing in roles that don't match up with my strengths, values, or needs. Why do I keep missing the mark?
  • C.
    I have SO many ideas about what I want to do or could do next in my career. It's overwhelming and confusing.
  • D.
    I know where I want to go, but I don't have a plan to get there. Help, please.
  • E.
    I'm ready to make a change, and I know what I want. But how do I explain to other people why they should hire me?
• 2.
  When someone asks, "What's next for you?" you usually...

  • A.
    Freeze. Please don't ask me that. I have no clue!
  • B.
    Say "Oh, I'm not sure..." because you don't know how to explain what you're looking for.
  • C.
    List several possibilities and ALL the pros and cons of each, and end up sounding scattered.
  • D.
    Share more about what I'm interested in doing next, but then change the subject because I don't really have a plan to get there.
  • E.
    Get really nervous. What if they ask for my resume? I haven't updated that since 2019...
• 3.
  Which statement sounds most like you?

  • A.
    I've changed so much that my old career goals no longer fit.
  • B.
    I have lots of ideas but no clear direction.
  • C.
    I want a career that supports both my ambition and my family.
  • D.
    I know where I want to go, but I feel like I'm spinning my wheels in my job search.
  • E.
    I'm ready to go after new career opportunities, but I'm struggling to stand out from the crowd.
• 4.
  Be honest with yourself: what's keeping you from making a move?

  • A.
    I don't know what I truly want to do.
  • B.
    Every option sounds better than what I'm doing now, so I can't choose one.
  • C.
    I'm worried about the tradeoffs. I'm sure I'll have to sacrifice either my career or my personal life.
  • D.
    I don't know what to do first to reach my goal, or how to make steady progress.
  • E.
    My career story. I just don't know how to tell it in a way that is clear, confident, and connects the dots for employers.
• 5.
  A Magic Genie is granting you ONE career wish. What would you wish for right now?

  • A.
    Figure out what I actually want next so that I don't feel so lost. I want to feel like myself again.
  • B.
    Narrow my options to one clear direction. Even two would be great! I'm just so overwhelmed right now.
  • C.
    Build a career that aligns with my priorities and season of life. I need work that actually WORKS for my family.
  • D.
    A concrete action plan for the next 90 days. Tell me what to do, please!
  • E.
    Resume, fabulous. LinkedIn profile, stunning. Interview prep, done and done! My story is shining.
• 6.
  Let's imagine it's three months from now. Which outcome would make you feel most successful?

  • A.
    I finally know what kind of work excites me. Hooray for clarity!
  • B.
    I have one focused career direction instead of ten possibilities. Finally!
  • C.
    I'm building a career that fits my life, not the other way around. Feels amazing to know what I want and take action to get it.
  • D.
    I'm actually making progress in my job search! Responses to my emails, interviews, job offers. It's happening!
  • E.
    I've opened doors that I thought would be closed forever because I'm telling my story in a way that actually resonates.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You Need to Unpack

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  First things first: It is VERY normal to not know what you want to do next in your career.Lots of talented moms just like you are trying to understand what matters most to them, what skills they enjoy using, and what environments would be the best fit.That's why your next step is to UNPACK.Unpacking your career history, your interests, and what lights you up can bring so much clarity around what direction you want to take next. Skipping this self-reflection will leave you spinning, and you don't have time for spinning!Time for the good news - you don't have to do this self-reflection alone.Tune into this 14-minute episode of the When Mommy Grows Up podcast, and we'll start unpacking together.
• 2.
  You Need to Organize

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  First things first: It is VERY normal to not know what you want to do next in your career.Lots of talented moms just like you are trying to make sense of what matters most to them, what skills they enjoy using, and what environments would be the best fit before choosing a new direction.That's why your next step is to ORGANIZE.We need to organize the skills you enjoy using, your interests, and where you can add a ton of value in the workforce and find the overlap. That's called the Career Sweet Spot.Skipping this self-reflection and organization will leave you spinning, and you don't have time for spinning!Time for the good news - you don't have to connect the dots alone.Tune into this 14-minute episode of the When Mommy Grows Up podcast, and we'll start reflecting and then organizing together.
• 3.
  You Need to Align

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  First things first: It is VERY normal to not know what you want to do next in your career.Lots of talented moms just like you are feeling overwhelmed by the idea of making a change and feel a lot of pressure to make the right choice.That's why your next step is to ALIGN.When you get clear on what you want and need from your career, you can start comparing opportunities to your very own career decision-making rubric instead of going after something you "should" want or chasing a shiny object.Skipping the alignment part of this process will leave you spinning, and you don't have time for spinning!Time for the good news - you don't have to do this alignment alone.Tune into this quick episode of the When Mommy Grows Up podcast and we'll start aligning together.
• 4.
  You Need to Strategize

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  First things first: It is VERY normal to feel stuck in a job search.Lots of talented moms are getting overlooked in their job search, or don't know where to start to get traction.That's why your next step is to STRATEGIZE.With a step-by-step action plan for searching, networking, and applying, you can make the most of your precious time and stop spinning. You don't have time for spinning!Time for the good news - you don't have to strategize alone.Tune into this quick episode of the When Mommy Grows Up podcast and we'll start strategizing together.
• 5.
  You Need to Pitch

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  First things first: It is VERY normal to feel stuck in a job search.Lots of talented moms have incredible experience, but it simply isn't coming across on paper or in person. Telling your story isn't easy!That's why your next step is to craft an effective PITCH.With a step-by-step action plan for telling your story on your resume, LinkedIn, and in interviews, you can make the most of your precious time and stop spinning. You don't have time for spinning!Time for the good news - you don't have to learn how to pitch alone.Tune into this quick episode of the When Mommy Grows Up podcast, and we'll get started on your resume together!