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How Do You Handle Career Setbacks?

A road exit sign that says 'Second Chance'.

We all face setbacks in our career: losing a job, missing out on a promotion, or taking an opportunity that turned out to be a poor fit. While these events and others can cause us to doubt ourselves and our work, is it possible to see them as opportunities for growth and success?

On Harvard Business Review, Mitchell Lee Marks, Philip Mirvis, and Ron Ashkenas have crafted a short quiz (based on their article on this topic) to help you assess how you handle career setbacks. After the assessment, you also give a few resources to help you refine your approach.

Take the quiz here.


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by Allison Jones

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