Professional Self-Efficacy Expectation Scale – PSEES

When I make plans regarding my professional future, I can also implement them.

When I set professional goals for myself, I rarely achieve them.

When unexpected problems arise at work, I have difficulty coping with them.

I try to avoid learning new things for my job that seem too difficult for me.

If something does not work immediately at work, I try even harder.

I feel insecure about my professional abilities.

As far as my profession is concerned, I am quite self-confident.

If things do not go well at work, I give up easily.

I do not seem to be able to deal with most of the professional problems that arise.

In my work, I also succeed in solving difficult tasks if I make an effort.

When unexpected situations arise at work, I always know how to behave.

I have a solution for every problem in my work.

I look forward to professional difficulties with calm because I can always rely on my abilities.

When I am confronted with a problem at work, I usually have several ideas on how to deal with it.

When I am confronted with something new at work, I know how to handle it.

Whatever happens in my professional life, I will manage.

Through my past professional experiences, I am well prepared for my professional future.

I achieve the professional goals that I set for myself.

I feel up to most professional demands.