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Telecommuting Self-Assessment

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Telecommuter Self-assessment

Respond to each of the following statements.

Personal Traits/Preferences

	I believe I:
TrueFalse	enjoy working independently.
TrueFalse	like to think through and resolve problems myself.
TrueFalse	am a high initiative person.
TrueFalse	am not a procrastinator.
TrueFalse	can set and stick to a schedule.
TrueFalse	like to organize and plan
TrueFalse	am a self-disciplined person
TrueFalse	am able and willing to handle administrative tasks.
TrueFalse	can balance attention to major objectives and small details.
TrueFalse	do not need constant interaction with people.
TrueFalse	can work effectively with little or no feedback from others.
TrueFalse	enjoy being in my own home.
TrueFalse	do not need frequent feedback or coaching.
TrueFalse	have the required level of verbal and written communication skills.
TrueFalse	can pace myself to avoid both overworking and wasting time.
TrueFalse	can resist a refrigerator that is only a few steps away.

Job Appropriateness

	My job:
TrueFalse	requires minimal face-to-face interaction.
TrueFalse	involves many responsibilities that can be met by phone, fax or modem.
TrueFalse	Accountabilities can be quantified, measured and monitored.
TrueFalse	affords me the freedom to manage my work as I see best.
TrueFalse	does not require frequent interaction with work associates.
TrueFalse	involves co-workers who are supportive and collaborative.

Home Office Space/Environment

	I have a space in my home office that:
TrueFalse	has an adequate amount of work space for my current needs.
TrueFalse	would provide opportunities for future expansion.
TrueFalse	has an adequate amount of storage space.
TrueFalse	has adequate lighting.
TrueFalse	has sufficient ventilation.
TrueFalse	has a safe number of electrical circuits.
TrueFalse	is quiet enough to allow me to concentrate.
TrueFalse	provides appropriate separation from home/family distractions.
TrueFalse	is a pleasant and comfortable space I'd enjoy working in.
TrueFalse	is a reasonable distance from needed business services.
TrueFalse	has no zoning or lease restrictions that preclude telecommuting.
TrueFalse	has adequate insurance coverage to protect business equipment.

Family Support

	My family:
TrueFalse	is supportive of my desire to telecommute and will react positively.
TrueFalse	is willing to minimize distractions and interruptions.
TrueFalse	will not require care or involvement from me during work hours.
TrueFalse	can accept my need to focus on work during business hours.
TrueFalse	is stable and has no relationship conflicts that would be distracting.

Assessment:

• IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT BECOMING A TELECOMMUTER, evaluate whether any of the false statements represent potential barriers to your success as a telecommuter or areas requiring extra effort on your part to overcome a potential obstacle.
  
• IF YOU ARE ALREADY TELECOMMUTING, use the False statements to identify any areas of difficulty that are detracting from your productivity or satisfaction as a telecommuter.

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