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Career Transition Readiness Assessment

For career coaches assessing a client's readiness for a major career change. The AI report provides an honest evaluation of preparedness across key dimensions with constructive guidance on recommended next steps.

13 questionsEstimated 10 minutes4 dimensions
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Assessment dimensions

Each respondent is scored across these dimensions. The AI uses these to identify patterns and generate personalised insights.

Readiness
Clarity
Resources
Motivation

Questions preview

All 13 questions included in this template. You can customise, reorder, or remove any question after importing.

1

How satisfied are you with your current role and career trajectory?

ScaleMotivation
1 - Very dissatisfied - I need a changeto5 - Very satisfied - I am content where I am
2

Which transferable skills do you believe are your strongest assets for a career transition?

Multiple ChoiceReadiness
Leadership, management, and people skills
Technical skills, data analysis, or problem-solving
Communication, writing, or presentation skills
Creativity, design thinking, or innovation
3

How comfortable are you with the level of risk involved in making a career change?

ScaleReadiness
1 - Very uncomfortable - risk keeps me awake at nightto5 - Very comfortable - I embrace uncertainty as part of growth
4

How long could you financially sustain yourself if your income was reduced or paused during a transition?

Multiple ChoiceResources
Less than 1 month - I need immediate income
1 to 3 months
3 to 6 months
More than 6 months - I have a solid financial runway
5

How strong is your support network (partner, family, friends, mentors) for this transition?

ScaleResources
1 - Very limited - I feel quite alone in thisto5 - Very strong - I have people who actively support and encourage me
6

How clear are you on what you want to do next in your career?

ScaleClarity
1 - Very unclear - I know I want change but not whatto5 - Very clear - I have a specific direction in mind
7

What is the biggest fear or concern you have about making this career change?

Open TextMotivation
Free-text response field
8

Describe your ideal work environment and what a fulfilling career looks like for you.

Open TextClarity
Free-text response field
9

Which of these factors matters most to you in your next career move?

Multiple ChoiceClarity
Purpose and meaningful work
Financial stability and earning potential
Flexibility, autonomy, and work-life balance
Growth opportunities and learning
10

When are you hoping to make this career transition?

Multiple ChoiceReadiness
As soon as possible - I am ready now
Within the next 3 months
Within 3 to 6 months
Within 6 to 12 months - I am in early exploration
11

What concrete steps have you already taken toward this transition?

Multiple ChoiceMotivation
Nothing yet - I am still thinking about it
Researching options and industries
Networking, updating my CV, or building new skills
Actively applying, interviewing, or building something new
12

What is holding you back most from taking the next step?

Open TextMotivation
Free-text response field
13

If your transition succeeds, what does your life look like in 12 months? Paint the picture.

Open TextClarity
Free-text response field

What the AI report covers

Each respondent receives a unique, personalised report. Here is a sample of the topics the AI analyses based on this template.

Overall career transition readiness score
Clarity of direction and goal definition
Financial and practical resource assessment
Motivation drivers and potential blockers
Personalised action plan for the transition journey

Reports are generated by AI (Claude by Anthropic) and tailored to each respondent's specific answers. No two reports are the same.

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