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Instructions: Answer each question based on your past experiences and preferences. This information is just for you. There are no right or wrong answers—it’s about identifying the workplace where you'll thrive.

Reflection

1. Think about your best work experience. What made the workplace great?
2. Think about your worst work experience. What workplace factors contributed to that?
3. What are your absolute deal-breakers in a workplace?

Job Location

1. Where would you like your job to be (city, state, country)?

2. Are you open to relocation? Yes or No

   If yes, rank each of the factors below from 1-5, with 5 being most important and 1 being least important.

   • ___ Cost of living
   • ___ Proximity to family/friends
   • ___ Climate/weather
   • ___ Cultural amenities (arts, dining, entertainment)
   • ___ Outdoor recreation opportunities
   • ___ Access to healthcare
   • ___ Family friendly
   • ___ Commute options/transportation
   • ___ Professional growth and networking opportunities

3. Are there any locations you would absolutely not consider? Where?

Company Size & Structure

1. What size organization appeals to you most?

   • Large corporation (1000+ employees)

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   • Medium company (100-999 employees)

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   • Small company (10-99 employees)

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   • Startup (< 10 employees)

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   • Solo/freelance work

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   • I'm flexible on size

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Work Style & Collaboration

1. How do you prefer to work on projects?

   • Independently with minimal oversight

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   • Independently but with regular check-ins

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   • Collaboratively with a small, close-knit team (2-5 people)

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   • As part of a larger team effort (6+ people)

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   • Leading and managing others

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   • A mix depending on the project

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2. How do you prefer to receive direction and feedback?

   • Detailed instructions and frequent feedback

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   • Clear goals with autonomy on how to achieve them

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   • Minimal direction—I prefer to figure things out myself

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   • Collaborative goal-setting with regular coaching

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3. How important is it that your colleagues share your values and worldview?

   • Extremely important — I need to feel aligned with my coworkers

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   • Somewhat important — I prefer to have some shared values with my colleagues

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   • Not very important — I can work with anyone professionally

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   • Unimportant — I appreciate diverse perspectives even if we don't always agree

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4. What type of workplace culture energizes you?

   • High-energy, fast-paced, competitive

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   • Collaborative, supportive, team-oriented

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   • Calm, focused, results-oriented

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   • Creative, innovative, experimental

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   • Mission-driven, purpose-focused

   • Fun, social, relationship-centered

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