Work Strengths Test Question 16 – Recovering after a setback

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Choose the response that best reflects your normal behaviour and preference at work. There is no single correct answer.

Test part: Part 1: Workplace preferences
Level: Higher Executive Officer to SCS 1
Strength pair: Adaptable / Resilient
Practice focus: Resilient

Workplace preference statement

After a significant setback, I find it hard to regain my composure and focus on what should happen next.

Choose your response

Very strongly disagree
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
Very strongly agree
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This is a negatively worded higher-level practice statement focused on Resilient. It explores how readily you recover from setbacks, regain composure and use the experience to continue working effectively.

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