CAREER ANCHORS

Career Anchors Test

Edgar Schein’s Career Anchors assessment. Free online career values inventory, eight anchors, job fit, professional self-concept, and organizational culture fit.

Instant Scoring
Fast, reliable scoring across eight career anchors with clear intensity and primary/secondary drivers.
AI Interpretation
Personalized explanations, follow-up clarifying questions, and an AI-guided 7/30-day action plan.
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Timed & Image Items
Supports timed mode, image-based questions, Likert scales, and accessibility-first design.
Global Ready
Multi-language, multi-currency, account save/share, PDF download, privacy compliance, and disclaimers.
Data Protection
GDPR/CCPA friendly storage, explicit consent, encryption, and easy export/delete controls.

PRINCIPLE

What are Career Anchors?

Based on Edgar Schein’s model, Career Anchors are core work values that guide long-term career decisions. This test estimates your dominant anchors and their relative strengths.

Technical/Functional
Preference for deep expertise and craftsmanship in a domain.
General Managerial
Motivation to lead cross-functional teams and own outcomes.
Autonomy/Independence
Desire for freedom, self-direction, and flexible conditions.
Security/Stability
Prioritizes job security, predictability, and long-term stability.
Entrepreneurial Creativity
Pull toward building, innovating, and creating new value.
Service/Dedication to a Cause
Values impact, ethics, and contributing to society.
Pure Challenge
Thrives on solving tough problems and stretching limits.
Lifestyle
Seeks harmony between work, family, and personal priorities.

HOW IT WORKS

Simple steps to your report

Designed for smooth answering and scoring. Works on mobile and desktop with accessibility-first interactions.

Choose language
Select your language and region; multi-currency supported at checkout.
Answer statements
40–60 Likert items with optional timed mode and image prompts.
Get results
Instant free basic report with anchor strengths and short guidance.
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Personalized interpretation, clarifying questions, and action plan.
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FAQS

Frequently asked questions