Career Clarity Quiz Results | Victoria Scott Coach

Results – Career Clarity Quiz: Is It You or Your Job?

A Guide to interpreting your results

Career challenges are rarely just about you or your job – it's usually a mix.

Your quiz results highlight your primary area of focus, and your secondary patterns give deeper insight into what’s happening.

Count up the number of A’s, B’s, C’s, and D’s you picked and identify your primary and secondary results – we’ve accounted for ties too, so keep scrolling. If you scored fewer than 7 of any one letter, it's a sign that your situation is layered, and you may need to look at both internal and external factors to move forward with clarity. Keep scrolling to learn more about your unique results and resources to help.

Remember: If it were simple, you would have solved it by now. It doesn’t mean you’re failing – it means the situation deserves more care and support. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

Mostly A's: A Healthy Foundation, But You Have Some Challenges

You're starting from a solid foundation. You generally have a healthy mindset and a work environment that supports your success. You’ll most likely still face challenges – no workplace is perfect. Even high performers benefit from pausing from time to time to recalibrate goals or strengthen skills that support success. Overall, you're equipped to grow, lead, and thrive where you are, but there may be more to consider – keep reading.

If You Had a Strong Secondary Result:

Secondary B: Your environment is healthy, but mindset habits like overthinking or self-doubt still creep in and trip you up. Working on internal clarity could make things feel even better.
Secondary C: You’re strong, but your environment might be shifting or showing cracks. Keep an eye out for red flags before they grow into dealbreakers, so you can plan your next move before the situation declines.
Secondary D: While you’re generally resilient, aspects of your environment are chipping away at your energy or confidence. Pay attention to early warning signs – awareness and planning now can prevent panicked reaction later.

Mixed Results: If you scored fewer than 7 A's, even without a clear secondary result, it’s a signal that hidden challenges may be building under the surface. Don’t ignore those yellow flags – keep monitoring your situation.

You’ve taken a big step by getting curious and exploring what’s happening. Let’s keep the momentum going.

What You Can Focus On:

Clarifying your next growth goals
Leveling up leadership skills
Strengthening boundaries and communication
Tackling stress points or uncertainties before they build up

What to Do Next:
➡️ Download the Clarity Over Chaos Workbook to get clear on what’s next
➡️ Try the 5-Minute Confidence Boost to strengthen your momentum
➡️ Ready to fine-tune your goals? Book a Confidence Catalyst Session
➡️ Not sure where to begin? Let’s figure it out together

Mostly B's: It's Mostly You, and It Might Also Be Your Job

Your environment might not be perfect, but a lot of what’s holding you back right now lives inside you – in your thoughts, emotions, patterns, or beliefs – and the way you view and react to situations both on a good day and when you’re stressed. Internal patterns like people pleasing, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and fear of failure are making work harder than it needs to be and affecting how you show up at work. You're carrying a heavy invisible load – and it's time to put some of it down.

Sometimes, what looks like a “you” problem is actually a reflection of the workplace issues that you’ve been absorbing, excusing, or compensating for. When you’re used to being the reliable one, it’s easy to take on too much responsibility and overlook signs that your environment might also be off. You might be internalizing dysfunction that isn’t yours to fix. That’s why having a trusted outside perspective – someone who can help you sort through what’s yours and what’s not – can be a game-changer. You don’t have to carry this alone, and you don’t have to untangle it alone either.

If You Had a Strong Secondary Result:

Secondary A: You’re in a good environment – and small mindset shifts could unlock a whole new level of satisfaction and success.
Secondary C: Your mindset challenges are real – but your job is also starting to mismatch what you need. Both may need to be addressed.
Secondary D: You’re in a fragile spot – your mindset struggles are getting amplified by an environment that isn’t supporting you. Prioritize strong boundaries while you sort through your next steps.

Mixed Results: If you scored fewer than 7 B's, and your other answers were mostly spread across C or D categories, it’s a sign that both mindset and your external reality are playing a role. You’ll likely need both internal and external strategies to create real change.

You’ve taken a big step by getting curious and exploring what’s happening. Let’s keep the momentum going.

What You Can Focus On:

Building a more empowering mindset and self-confidence
Challenging internal patterns that aren’t working for you
Developing resilience and boundaries
Identifying your strengths and ideal role fit

What to Do Next:
➡️ Download the Clarity Over Chaos Workbook to identify internal thought patterns
➡️ Book an ELI Assessment to learn how stress affects you
➡️ Not sure where to begin? Let’s figure it out together

Mostly C's: It's Mostly Your Job, and that Might Be Affecting Your Mindset

You’ve been pushing through, trying to make it work, but your environment isn’t supporting you. You’re in an environment that’s not healthy for you and makes it hard for you to thrive. The environment, leadership, structure, or culture aren't a fit for your long-term success. The environment around you isn’t giving you what you need–support, safety, or sanity. Staying too long could drain even the strongest, healthiest mindset.

If You Had a Strong Secondary Result:

Secondary A: You’ve got a strong personal foundation, which means you’ll be able to move forward successfully once you find a better fit.
Secondary B: Your environment is unhealthy – and it’s causing mindset patterns like self-doubt or burnout that weren’t there before.
Self-care and mindset support are critical as you navigate change.
Secondary D: Your job is draining you and eroding your confidence, energy, and clarity. Action is needed sooner rather than later.

Mixed Results: If you scored fewer than 7 C's, and your other answers were mostly spread across B or D categories, you may still have some mindset patterns that would be helpful to explore before you decide on your next steps. Don’t just assume a job change will fix everything – some inner work may still be helpful.

You’ve taken a big step by getting curious and exploring what’s happening. Let’s keep the momentum going.

What You Can Focus On:

Clarifying the environment you’ll thrive in
Protecting your energy while still in the job
Setting boundaries and planning your exit strategy

What to Do Next:
➡️ Download the Clarity Over Chaos Workbook to evaluate what's working and what’s not
➡️ Need a sounding board? Book a Confidence Catalyst Session
➡️ Not sure where to begin? Let’s figure it out together

Mostly D's: It's Both You & Your Job, A Mixed Bag of Challenges

You're facing serious challenges on both fronts. Your work environment has real problems, and it's starting to impact your mindset, confidence, and energy in significant ways. You’re likely burning out from trying to adapt to a system that was never built for you to succeed in. Things probably feel overwhelming or you might feel stuck – toxic environments put you in this mindset so that you won’t have the confidence or energy to find something better.

If You Had a Strong Secondary Result:

Secondary A: Your inner foundation is still there – you just need a healthier space to reconnect with what’s really important to you and heal.
Secondary B: Old mindset patterns were already there – and your current environment is making them worse. Mindset support can help you recover faster.
Secondary C: The job itself is dragging you down hard – mindset recovery will naturally happen once you’re out of a toxic environment.

Mixed Results: If you scored fewer than 7 D's, and your other answers were split between B or C, the “mixed bag” still applies – but how you prioritize your first actions may differ. Whether you focus first on inner resilience or external escape depends on your energy and resources right now.

You’ve taken a big step by getting curious and exploring what’s happening. Let’s keep the momentum going.

What You Can Focus On:

Self-preservation and burnout recovery
Building a support system
Reclaiming confidence and planning your next move

What to Do Next:
➡️ Download the Clarity Over Chaos Workbook to gain the clarity you need clarity
➡️ Book a Confidence Catalyst Session to talk through your work challenges
➡️ This is a lot to deal with and you don’t have to do it alone! Let’s figure it out together

Ties between Primary and Secondary: It’s Complicated

It’s common to have results that are close between two categories. If you didn't have a clear dominant category, or your second-highest score was very close, your situation is layered. Here’s what different common splits can mean:

A+B

You have a healthy foundation but you’re holding yourself back internally. You’re doing a lot right – you’ve got strengths, insight, and resilience. But you’re also carrying some self-doubt that makes it harder to fully own your power. That push-pull can be exhausting. Coaching can unlock clarity and confidence without needing to change your job.

A+C

You have a healthy foundation but environment problems are starting to weigh on you. You’re doing a lot right, but you’re in an environment that tries to tell you otherwise. Maybe it’s crept up on you as the culture has slowly shifted over time and you’re not sure whether to stay or go. Pay attention to the warning signs that you see, set boundaries about what’s acceptable to you, and pay close attention to how your environment is influencing your usually healthy mindset.

A+D

Your environment is impacting your usually healthy mindset. You’re naturally strong and resilient – but the environment is getting harder to tolerate. Your inner strength has helped you survive it so far, but it’s time to make changes before the situation drags you down.

B+C

Your environment is playing up your own self-doubts and weakening your mindset. There’s a mismatch between your values and your environment and your inner patterns – like people pleasing, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome –might be adding friction. You’re self-aware enough to notice it all–and that’s powerful. Let’s untangle the two so you’re not carrying what isn’t yours.

B+D

Unhealthy aspects of your environment have you believing you need to accept things the way they are. You care. Maybe a little too much. You’re perceptive and committed, but that empathy can become over-responsibility in the wrong environment.

C+D

Your healthy mindset has been damaged by problems with your job that are seriously draining you. Your environment is unhealthy, and it’s causing real harm to your energy, clarity, and confidence. You’ve entered burnout territory. Urgent action is needed to protect yourself.

You’ve taken a big step by getting curious and exploring what’s happening. Let’s keep the momentum going.

What to Do Next:
➡️ Download the Clarity Over Chaos Workbook to explore internal and external factors
➡️ Book a Confidence Catalyst Session to talk through your unique situation
➡️ Not sure where to begin? You don’t have to do it alone! Let’s figure it out together

3-Way Tie: You’re in the Crosshairs of Complexity

Your results span across multiple categories, which makes total sense – career clarity isn’t always clean-cut. You’re probably carrying a heavy burden in multiple areas – it’s not just you, and it’s not just your job. You may be toggling between internal self-doubt, external challenges at work, and straight-up burnout. It’s a lot. But it also means you’ve been paying attention. It’s up to you to prioritize the changes you want to make, but you don’t have to navigate that alone.

You’ve taken a big step by getting curious and exploring what’s happening. Let’s keep the momentum going.

What to Do Next:
➡️ Download the Clarity Over Chaos Workbook to start organizing the chaos
➡️ Book a Confidence Catalyst Session to talk through your unique situation
➡️ Not sure where to begin? You don’t have to do it alone! Let’s figure it out together