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Impostor syndrome at work: assess what you are living through
63 questions·10 min·5 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 18 clinical frameworks·6 report sections
Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
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This test describes four mechanisms that feed each other: the difficulty of crediting yourself with your own successes, the fear of being found out, the safety margin added by preparation and overwork, and what gets avoided so as not to be exposed. The report says which of these mechanisms feeds the others, and where the loop closes.
What you receive — a report written from your answers: what stands out, what sustains it, and where to start. This week, this month, later on.
How it is built — each axis is analyzed on its own, then cross-read with the others, through clinical reading frameworks. Your detailed answers are attached as an appendix. See an example report
The test runs over 63 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60.
We'd also suggest reading the book The Practical CBT Guide, to take this reflection further. It's included in the price and downloadable.
If you have a question about your report, write to us at contact@psychologieetserenite.com: a psychotherapist will reply within 48 hours.
And if what you are going through is happening at work, I'd suggest ScanMyJob: it goes back through your work conversations — messages, email threads — and turns them into a dated, exportable record of facts. It qualifies nothing: it dates and it counts.
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Impostor syndrome at work: assess what you are living through — a 63-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test describes four mechanisms of the impostor feeling at work, says which one feeds the others, and where the loop closes. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): an interpretation of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 18 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.
This interactive test covers self-esteem, recognition, responsibility, memory, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, perfectionism, standards, fatigue, control, speaking up, avoidance, money, and readiness to change. Some of what the test asks Self-esteem Whether you feel your real abilities fall short of what your job assumes. Whether you feel you belong in your job. Recognition Whether a compliment about your work makes you uncomfortable. Whether you can simply say you did good work. Responsibility Whether you always find an outside explanation for your good results. Whether you consider your results to come first of all from what you put into them. Memory Whether your past successes fail to reassure you about the ones ahead. Whether you remember your successes as clearly as your mistakes. Anxiety Whether you dread the questions you wouldn't be able to answer. Whether you approach review periods calmly. Intrusive thoughts Whether you imagine scenarios in which your inadequacy is made public. Whether you can work without watching for signs that someone doubts you. Perfectionism Whether a correct result isn't enough for you unless it is flawless. Whether you hand in your work as soon as it looks right to you. Standards Whether you hold yourself to standards beyond your employer's. Whether you prepare what you present in proportion to what the situation calls for. Fatigue Whether you work longer than necessary to be sure you have missed nothing. Whether your working pace leaves you your evenings and weekends. Control Whether you would rather check everything yourself than delegate. Whether you can rest without discomfort even with a file still open. Speaking up Whether you keep your disagreements to yourself in front of people higher up. Whether you speak up in meetings, even when it exposes you. Avoidance Whether you turn down responsibilities you would in fact be able to handle. Whether you volunteer for new projects. Money Whether you ask for neither a raise nor a promotion, even when you think about it. Whether you take the chances that come up to put yourself forward. Readiness to change Whether this doubt about your legitimacy at work has a real effect on your life. Whether you believe you can change in this area.
About this test
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Dimensions assessed
- ●How you yourself explain this impostor feeling- How you account for this sense of not deserving your place at work, before the test tells you anything at all. This section measures no difficulty and produces no level: it records a starting reading.
- ●Crediting your own successes- Which way a success goes when you explain it: toward you, or toward the circumstances. What the report places is that spontaneous explanation, the one that comes before any reflection
- ●Fear of being found out- What the idea of a lack of competence being noticed at work sets off in you. This axis is about anticipation, the mainspring of the pattern this test sets out to describe
- ●Perfectionism and overwork- The margin you add to what is asked of you, and what it is for: making yourself safe rather than making the work better. The report measures that extra against what was expected, never against an ideal
- ●Avoiding visibility- The behavioral side of the doubt: what you give up so as not to be exposed. This is the axis that carries the concrete consequences for your career
- ●Readiness to change- A measure kept apart from the other four: where you stand today, between the weight you give this doubt, how much you want to touch it, and what you feel able to take on
Reference frameworks and authors
- draws on the criteria of Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (CIPS) (Clance, 1985)
- Description of the impostor phenomenon (Clance & Imes, 1978)
- Self-efficacy theory (Bandura, 1977)
- Multidimensional model of perfectionism (Hewitt & Flett, 1991)
Why take this test?
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This test describes four mechanisms that feed each other: the difficulty of crediting yourself with your own successes, the fear of being found out, the safety margin added by preparation and overwork, and what gets avoided so as not to be exposed. The report says which of these mechanisms feeds the others, and where the loop closes.
The questionnaire explores 5 areas: How you yourself explain this impostor feeling, Crediting your own successes, Fear of being found out, Perfectionism and overwork, Avoiding visibility. Your answers support reflection, not a diagnosis. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
Dimensions explored
These are the aspects explored by this questionnaire. Your answers help put them into perspective.
How you yourself explain this impostor feeling
How you account for this sense of not deserving your place at work, before the test tells you anything at all. This section measures no difficulty and produces no level: it records a starting reading.
Crediting your own successes
Which way a success goes when you explain it: toward you, or toward the circumstances. What the report places is that spontaneous explanation, the one that comes before any reflection
Fear of being found out
What the idea of a lack of competence being noticed at work sets off in you. This axis is about anticipation, the mainspring of the pattern this test sets out to describe
Perfectionism and overwork
The margin you add to what is asked of you, and what it is for: making yourself safe rather than making the work better. The report measures that extra against what was expected, never against an ideal
Avoiding visibility
The behavioral side of the doubt: what you give up so as not to be exposed. This is the axis that carries the concrete consequences for your career
Readiness to change
A measure kept apart from the other four: where you stand today, between the weight you give this doubt, how much you want to touch it, and what you feel able to take on
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 63 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 10 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay $3.60 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (5 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this test measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: How you yourself explain this impostor feeling, Crediting your own successes, Fear of being found out, Perfectionism and overwork, Avoiding visibility. The report distinguishes the areas explored and their limits of interpretation. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
How long does this test take?
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The test contains 63 questions and takes approximately 10 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report, with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations, is available for $3.60.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This questionnaire explores your answers across 5 dimensions (How you yourself explain this impostor feeling, Crediting your own successes, Fear of being found out…). The theoretical references listed do not, by themselves, establish scientific validation of this questionnaire. Its results support reflection and do not replace a professional assessment.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your report includes an analysis by dimension, explanations and personalised points for reflection and a separate readiness-to-change module. Scores are interpreted according to the purpose and limitations of this questionnaire.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is this test for?
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Read this test’s introduction and dimensions to check whether they match your situation. Answer from the perspective specified in the instructions.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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The report organises your answers and offers points for reflection. You can discuss it with a professional; it does not replace their assessment or prescribe treatment.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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