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40 questions · ~5 min
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What is Career Anchor?
The Career Anchor test is based on Edgar Schein's theory of career anchors — the one central self-concept you will not give up even in the face of serious choices.
Your "career anchor" is the core of your career identity. It guides your decisions, shapes your goals, and determines what you will and will not sacrifice for.
Based on decades of longitudinal research with MIT Sloan MBA graduates, the Career Anchor framework identifies 8 distinct career value patterns that help you understand what truly drives your professional life.
Eight Career Value Types
TF
Technical/Functional
Driven by deep expertise in your field
GM
General Management
Aspires to integrate and lead across functions
AU
Autonomy/Independence
Values freedom and independence above all
SE
Security/Stability
Seeks employment security and stability
EC
Entrepreneurial Creativity
Dreams of building your own enterprise
SV
Service/Dedication
Works for a meaningful cause and mission
CH
Pure Challenge
Lives to win against impossible odds
LS
Lifestyle
Balances personal, family, and career needs
Questions
40
Estimated Time
~5 min
Tips
Answer based on your genuine preferences — not what you think is "correct." There are no good or bad career anchors. Find a quiet place and complete it in one sitting.