CandorEvery card in the pile
- 01Where do you see yourself professionally in five years?
- 02How do you stay current in your field?
- 03What's a career mistake that taught you the most?
- 04What's a professional skill you want to develop?
- 05What's a book or course that changed the course of your career?
- 06What keeps you motivated in your career?
- 07What was a turning point in your career?
- 08What's a career path you almost took but didn't?
- 09What professional development opportunity would you love to have?
- 10Who has been your most influential mentor?
- 11What skill do you wish you'd developed earlier in your career?
- 12What's a professional achievement you're most proud of?
- 13What's the most valuable thing you've learned in your current role?
- 14What does work-life balance look like for you?
- 15What's the biggest risk you've taken in your career?
- 16What's the worst career advice you've ever received?
- 17Who's someone outside your field whose career you admire?
- 18What's the hardest professional challenge you've overcome?
- 19What's a career goal you're currently working toward?
- 20What's a job you'd never take, no matter the pay?
- 21What's a project or role that stretched your abilities?
- 22What does success look like to you in your career?
- 23What's a job you'd love to try for a day?
- 24What do you want to be known for in your profession?
- 25What's the best career advice you've ever received?
- 26If you could start your career over, what would you do differently?
- 27What would you tell your younger self about building a career?
- 28What's the most important quality for success in your field?
- 29What made you choose your current field?
- 30What part of your job would you happily do for free?
How to use them
Read one out loud and let everyone answer before the next. Or start a game: Candor deals the pile at random, and a room code puts the same card on every phone.