Horne–Ostberg Chronotype Test
Take the test1. I dream of being so good at what I do that my expert advice will be sought continually.
2. I am most fulfilled in my work when I have been able to integrate and manage the efforts of others.
3. I dream of having a career that will allow me the freedom to do a job my own way and on my own schedule.
4. Security and stability are more important to me than freedom and autonomy.
5. I am always on the lookout for ideas that would permit me to start my own enterprise.
6. I will feel successful in my career only if I have a feeling of having made a real contribution to the welfare of society.
7. I dream of a career in which I can solve problems or win out in situations that are extremely challenging.
8. I would rather leave my organization than be put into a job that would compromise my ability to pursue personal and family concerns.
9. I will feel successful in my career only if I can develop my technical or functional skills to a very high level of competence.
10. I dream of being in charge of a complex organization and making decisions that affect many people.
Can my primary career anchor change over time?
Edgar Schein believed that anchors are relatively stable and are formed through real-world work experience. However, major life events (such as starting a family or a shift in values) can sometimes bring the "Lifestyle" anchor to the forefront, either temporarily or permanently.
Are there "good" or "bad" career anchors?
No, all anchors are equally valid. What matters is the alignment between your anchor and your current job. Issues only arise when your work environment conflicts with your core values (e.g., seeking autonomy in a highly controlled corporate structure).
Can a person have three or four anchors at once?
Typically, the test identifies one or two dominant orientations. If you score high in many categories, it may suggest that your professional identity is still evolving or that you are currently in a period of transition.
