Optimism barometer

Here's an indication of your optimism levels based on the VisualDNA that you haved shared with us.

Energy meter

Here's an indication of your energy levels based on the VisualDNA that you haved shared with us.

Your Detailed Personality Assessment

You have shown yourself to be a gifted leader. You feel very at home in the limelight and are a natural when it comes to enthusing and inspiring those around you. But how often do you sit down and really think about ways that you could use your wonderful unique skills to truly make the impact that you would like? You enjoy a challenge and always rise to the occasion so make sure that your attitude stays fresh so that you are exhilarated in everything that you do.

You have a strong sense of authority and believe in the importance of respect and formal channels of reporting in the workplace. For you, this kind of traditional approach is the clearest and most effective way of doing things.

You are very motivated and like to keep your eye on the prize. You value commitment and perserverance very highly.

You're quite a maverick at heart. Not for you the traditional paths of career development. You have true entrepreneurial flair and are always thinking of new and original ways to get ahead in life. It's good to keep things fresh. You like variety and may feel frustrated in a work set-up which limits your potential for self-expression. Being your own boss is definitely appealing to you.

You're in a steady place right now. Work life is going smoothly, with no major ups or downs. You are quite pensive and open to new ideas but also happy to work at your own pace. It feels good when things follow their logical path. It's not surprising that you're feeling upbeat. You're feeling very relaxed about work and that sense of ease impacts the rest of your life.

The way you approach each day can have huge implications for your success in the workplace. You're a naturally enthusiastic and energised person and you definitely know how to live life to the full. But if you're really serious about implementing positive change in your career, you might need to look at the way you balance your time. You can't expect too much from yourself. It might be a case of shifting priorities for the time being and there's a chance that a spot of exercise could do you the world of good. Getting some fresh air and letting those endorphins flow may be just the thing you need to put the spring back in your step.

The Future

It can be daunting to be looking for your first job but this really is an exciting time in your life. There's so many decisions to make that will shape your future. You have the opportunity to really think about what you want from life and how you're going to achieve it. You definitely seem to know the meaning of positive mental attitude. You're full of vital energy and enthusiasm for the challenges ahead.

This quiz was developed in conjunction with Dr. Peter Morgan, eminent occupational and mentoring psychologist with extensive public and private sector experience.