Business/ Employment Interview schedule

1. Name: 2. Age:

3. Village/Block/district/Organisation:

4. What do I prefer: - Business or Employment? Why?

5. What would I prefer & Why:

 Work/business from Home
 Travel daily for that but return home
 Stay away from home and return on holidays

6. Expected monthly income/ monthly income I wish to earn?

7. I think I shall be better at :

i. Micro-business
ii. Employment/ service type of job
iii. Anything else
Because………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………
 8. Business vs. employment check

Answer all questions by making a check under the column that best
describes you. Be Honest!!!

Statements Yes Maybe No

1. Unexpected surprises don’t irritate or unnerve me.

2. I am good at adapting to changing circumstances.

3. I don’t stress-out easily.

4. I get bored very easily/ hate doing the same thing

repeatedly.
5. I am comfortable making long-term
commitments.
6. I work well by myself.

7. I am comfortable with taking risks.

8. I prefer my own way of doing things.

9. If something isn't working, then I will not give up

easily or move on to a new project.

10. I prefer to be given specific instructions rather

than an ambiguous assignment.

11. I am very frugal with every last dollar.

12. I prefer to lead in group projects.

13. When I set my mind on something, I am

persistent.
14. I have enough money or a source of money to
start the business.

15. I am known for taking the ball and running with it

-- I love to take initiative.
 16. I am inventive/ enjoy figuring things out

17. Others have called me hardheaded/ not very

emotional
18. I would like to set my own hours and working
conditions

19. I view problems as obstacles to overcome.

20. I would like to have control over my earnings and

a growth potential

Yes Maybe No

Total checks in each column ……….. ……..... .………

Value for each check x4 x2 x0

TOTAL SCORE ………..

Evaluating the results

Value for each check: Yes = 4 , Maybe = 2 , No = 0
Multiply total checks in each column by the value for that column

Add the three columns This is your Entrepreneurial Aptitude Score

If you scored between 61 and 80, you show strong aptitude for entrepreneurship/self-employment.

If you scored between 41 and 60, you have potential but may want to improve your skills in your
weaker areas by seeking training or hiring someone with the needed skills. OR You may want to look
for a business partner who can compliment you in the areas where you are weak.

If you scored below 40, entrepreneurship/self-employment may not be for you. You will probably be
happier and more successful working for someone else. However only you can make that decision.