NYU Langone Health 100 questions
Should your boss get credit for something you did exceptionally well?
Me, if I made the decision myself
On a 1-to-10 scale, with 10 being high, how precise are you in your work?
9
Complaining at work can become contagious.
Agree
Disorganization is one of my pet peeves.
Agree
I feel I have a voice at work.
Agree
I have a good ability to stop work on a project and at another time pick up and finish the project.
Agree
I know the job responsibilities of those with whom I work.
Agree
It bothers me when people talk about work more than they do work.
Agree
It is difficult for me to leave work when my projects are incomplete.
Agree
It is important to me to always take my regularly scheduled breaks.
Agree
My supervisors always trust my work.
Agree
My work is my signature.
Agree
Others comment on my successes.
Agree
Do you many times succeed where others fail?
Depends on if the opportunity presents itself
Do you like to keep score?
Depends on the contest
Do others readily accept your advice and direction?
Depends on the situation
If you need to hit the clear button, can you do it while you are in the moment OR is it best for you to walk away?
Depends on why I am upset
I have a difficult time understanding what other people need.
Disagree
I only work to get paid.
Disagree
I sometimes find it difficult to analyze situations and make the right decisions.
Disagree
I sometimes hesitate to share my true opinions with my superiors.
Disagree
Do you seek opportunities to solve problems?
Every chance I get
How would your previous teachers or supervisors rate your performance?
Excellent
On the scale below, please select the description that best describes you.
I am equally detail-oriented and curious
Do you like to serve people?
I am hardwired to serve
What are your strengths when collaborating with others?
I am very innovative
When working with a team, how often are you the one who carries the load?
Frequently
When you have an intriguing but difficult problem to solve, how do you approach it?
Gather additional information
How would you describe the tempo in your life?
Varied
Can you get other people to help you?
When I really need to
Can you use your emotions to create a desired effect?
Yes, when it seems appropriate
On a 1-to-10 scale, with 10 being high, how capable are you in remembering details that you have not written down?
8
On a 1-to-10 scale, with 10 being "very frustrated," how frustrated would you be if a new version of the software you use was coming out and you had many new features to learn?
6: Moderately frustrated - acknowledging that learning new features can be challenging, but not overly frustrating.
I notice details that others miss.
I agree
My team members know they can rely on me when they are in a bind.
I agree
Are you able to stay busy at work even when things are slow?
I always look for things to do next
Are you able to anticipate obstacles that can occur during a project?
I always try to anticipate obstacles
When you achieve an important goal, do you like to sit back and enjoy it for a while, or do you feel a discontent that drives you to want to do it again and better?
Both
How do you get your point across to a customer?
By asking them questions
What things do you, or have you, learned rapidly?
Changing technology
Do you sometimes exaggerate to make a point?
I can make a point without exaggerating
How do you make continuous improvements?
I challenge my team to innovate.
Are you a person who enjoys breaking the rules?
I disagree
Are you willing to be positive even when you don't feel that way?
I do whatever I need to be professional
When do you get negative about hard work?
I don't
What do you do when things go wrong at work?
I figure out how to fix the situation
When you believe in something so strongly, do you usually try to get others to go along with your thinking?
I let others think for themselves
Which of the following best describes you?
I like to initiate action.
Which of the following statements best describes how you feel about unexpected changes in your work?
I like to know what to expect but some change makes things more interesting.
Is being in charge important to you?
I neither agree nor disagree
Do you have a tremendous amount of energy to work long hours?
I somewhat agree
I have a gift for successfully managing multiple projects at the same time.
I somewhat agree
Situations that require me to quickly change priorities are stressful.
I somewhat agree
Working harder than most people is a way of life for me.
I somewhat agree
Do you thrive on being independent?
I somewhat agree.
Are you a highly disciplined person?
I strongly agree
Do you always seek out multiple sources of information prior to making a decision?
I strongly agree
I always seem to take charge and get things done.
I strongly agree
I am able to translate long-term projects into manageable components.
I strongly agree
I have the ability to see when things are done the right way and the wrong way.
I strongly agree
Tell about your frustration when you cannot communicate your ideas clearly.
I try harder
What have you enjoyed most about your most recent job?
Innovate
How do you deal with conflict?
It depends on the conflict
How does discipline help you to be more productive?
It helps me avoid distractions
When you persuade people, do you persuade more by logic or emotion?
Logic
When you are negative or upset with yourself, what do you do?
Look for what I can learn from my situation
What have been your relationships with your leaders?
Mostly positive
How much influence do you have over your customers?
My customers expect information from me, but they make their own decisions
What have been your experiences in collaborating with other people?
My team regularly asks me for advice
Are you always able to follow through on the goals you set?
Nearly always
When I am angry, others usually know it.
Neither agree nor disagree
I usually get more done than others with whom I work.
Neither agree nor disagree.
How often do you feel that you have not received enough credit for what you do in your job?
Never
Do you have the ability to predict the future outcome of a project?
No, because what people like is unpredictable
Do you have close relationships with those with whom you work?
No, keep it professional
Which is most important: - Quality - Timeliness - Efficiency - Character - Safety - Customer satisfaction - A good attitude - A positive work environment Productivity
Quality
What talents do you have that will make you successful in this position?
Quality driven
What are your favorite hobbies or special interests?
Reading
How often do you feel an adrenaline rush when you are busy getting stuff done?
Seldom
Can you enter a busy room or event and immediately see ways to improve what is happening?
Sometimes
Do you directly seek the acceptance of others?
Sometimes
Do you like tedious work?
Sometimes
How often are you able to pick up on what someone is thinking by observing their body language?
Sometimes
How often does your supervisor ask you to mentor or help new co-workers?
Sometimes
I don't mind working with several different people telling me what they want done during a given day.
Strongly agree
Others see me as a source of knowledge they need to complete their jobs.
Strongly agree
When I hear other employees complain, I talk to them to see if I can resolve their concerns.
Strongly agree
When customers are talking with me, they feel comfortable sharing confidential information.
Strongly agree
Who should be in charge?
The person who can do it best
Are you obsessed with seeing outcomes in whatever you set out to achieve?
The process is as important as the outcome
When things are not working, what do you do?
Try to figure out why it's not working
How often do you get more work done than your co-workers?
When it is important
I always believe I can make something better.
When the improvement is for the right reasons
When will you learn what you need to know to do this job well?
When they train me for the job
Are you able to visualize how you will apply something you've just recently learned?
Yes
Do you have personal and professional "to-do" lists?
Yes
Do you often find that you spontaneously plan steps to solve problems that others find too difficult?
Yes
Do you study and emulate specific individuals?
Yes
Have you ever made a company, business or organization grow - increase its production or sales or membership?
Yes
Do you have a talent for visualizing how things fit together?
Yes, if I've done it before
