Identify the core drivers that shape career choices and satisfaction
Originally developed by Dr. Edgar Schein, a leading organizational psychologist,
the Career Anchor Inventory helps individuals identify their dominant motivators at work — their “career anchors” — which influence career choices, satisfaction, and engagement.
Developed in the 1970s, grounded in decades of global research
Validated with over 10 crore participants worldwide
Deployed for 30,000+ participants in India by Think Talent
Widely used for leadership development, career transitions, & coaching
36 statements (4 per anchor) rated on a 6-point Likert scale
Takes 15-20 minutes to complete
Compatible with multiple Indian and global languages
Results are ranked from 1 to 9, highlighting the participant’s top anchors
Career Anchors – A one-page summary of the top three anchors, with detailed descriptions covering motivators, preferred work environments, and potential career choices.
All Anchor Descriptions – Concise definitions of all nine categories to help participants understand how each anchor influences career decisions.
Facilitate self-awareness and reflection
Provide a language to discuss career preferences
Support career planning and developmental conversations
Whether the goal is to gain deeper self-awareness, explore meaningful career choices, or enable impactful development conversations, the Career Anchor Inventory is a ready-to-use tool that makes it easy to get started.
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