Burnout Test: signs of professional exhaustion at work
63 questions·10 min·5 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 20 clinical frameworks·6 report sections
Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
Good morning,
This test assesses burnout through four aspects: what energy is left at the end of a day, the distance taken from colleagues and assignments, the lost sense of being effective, and the tone that has turned bitter.
The report locates where each of these aspects stands; they generally appear in a regular order.
What you receive — a report written from your answers: what stands out, what sustains it, and where to start. This week, this month, later on.
How it is built — each axis is analyzed on its own, then cross-read with the others, through clinical reading frameworks. Your detailed answers are attached as an appendix. See an example report
The test runs over 63 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60.
We'd also suggest reading the book Overcoming Anxiety and Stress, to take this reflection further. It's included in the price and downloadable.
If you have a question about your report, write to us at contact@psychologieetserenite.com: a psychotherapist will reply within 48 hours.
And if what you are going through is happening at work, I'd suggest ScanMyJob: it goes back through your work conversations — messages, email threads — and turns them into a dated, exportable record of facts. It qualifies nothing: it dates and it counts.
Burnout Test: signs of professional exhaustion at work — a 63-question self-assessment, about 10 min. Work burnout test: reflect on exhaustion, detachment, cynicism and your sense of accomplishment at work. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): an interpretation of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 20 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.
This interactive test covers work, tiredness, physical activity, empathy, listening, withdrawal, recognition, pleasure, curiosity, confidence, hope, responsibility, plans and readiness to change.
What the test asks, for example
Work
If getting through from nine in the morning to the end of the working day requires you to push yourself the whole time.
If, at nine o'clock, you open your first file of the day with energy.
Tiredness
If, after ten hours of sleep on Saturday, a deep-seated tiredness is still there.
If two days of rest get you back on your feet by Monday morning.
Physical activity
If, in the evening, you sit motionless in front of a switched-off screen, so much does work burn you out.
If, after work, you go to your exercise class and see your friends.
Empathy
If, faced with a colleague in tears, you feel empty inside and unable to react.
If, when the people you support talk about their difficulties, you stop and listen to them.
Listening
If, during the coffee break, you answer briefly and head back to your desk.
If, when a struggling colleague comes to see you at the end of the day, you take the time.
Withdrawal
If, when someone asks what you do for a living at a dinner, you change the subject.
If, at the coffee machine, you take ten minutes to talk about something other than work.
Recognition
If, after wrapping up a file on a Saturday, your efforts go unnoticed in meetings.
If a thank-you message from a client reminds you that your work matters to someone.
Pleasure
If, when you close a finished project, a kind of emptiness replaces the satisfaction you expected.
If, when you unblock a complicated file at the end of the day, you feel a sense of pride.
Curiosity
If, when management announces a new project, you close the memo with a weary gesture.
If a new problem raised in a meeting makes you want to get stuck in.
Confidence
If, before sending off a document, you doubt more and more what you are capable of.
If, when a problem crops up at four in the afternoon, you know where to start.
Hope
If, when a change is announced in a meeting, you tell yourself straight away that it won't change anything.
If, when you're given a new assignment, you get started on it to see how it turns out.
Responsibility
If you let tasks that are your responsibility slip by, week after week.
If you suggest an improvement to your manager on your own initiative.
Plans
If, during your working hours, you open a job listings site to look elsewhere.
If some assignments are still on your mind in the evening because they interest you so much.
Readiness to change
If your exhaustion at work has a real impact on your life.
If you want to change the way you function day to day.
About this test
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Dimensions assessed
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Emotional exhaustion- Feeling emotionally drained and exhausted by work.
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Depersonalization- Distant, detached, or dehumanizing attitude toward colleagues or clients.
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Loss of accomplishment- Sense of competence and achievement in one's work.
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Professional cynicism- Loss of meaning, disillusionment, and negative attitudes toward work.
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Readiness to Change- Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and engage in a process of growth.
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Your reading of this exhaustion- How you explain this professional exhaustion to yourself, before the test tells you anything. This section measures no difficulty and produces no level: it gathers a starting reading, because burnout isn't lived through the same way depending on whether it's explained by one's own way of working, by working conditions, or by a gradual buildup.
Reference frameworks and authors
DSM-5 — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
ICD-11 — International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (World Health Organization, 2022)
based on Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) (Maslach & Jackson, 1981)
Why take this test?
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This test assesses burnout through four aspects: what energy is left at the end of a day, the distance taken from colleagues and assignments, the lost sense of being effective, and the tone that has turned bitter.
The report locates where each of these aspects stands; they generally appear in a regular order.
The questionnaire explores 5 areas: Emotional exhaustion, Depersonalization, Loss of accomplishment, Professional cynicism, Your reading of this exhaustion. Your answers support reflection, not a diagnosis. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
Dimensions explored
These are the aspects explored by this questionnaire. Your answers help put them into perspective.
Emotional exhaustion
Feeling emotionally drained and exhausted by work.
Depersonalization
Distant, detached, or dehumanizing attitude toward colleagues or clients.
Loss of accomplishment
Sense of competence and achievement in one's work.
Professional cynicism
Loss of meaning, disillusionment, and negative attitudes toward work.
Readiness to Change
Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and engage in a process of growth.
Your reading of this exhaustion
How you explain this professional exhaustion to yourself, before the test tells you anything. This section measures no difficulty and produces no level: it gathers a starting reading, because burnout isn't lived through the same way depending on whether it's explained by one's own way of working, by working conditions, or by a gradual buildup.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 63 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 10 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay $3.60 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (5 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
They took this test
★★★★★
“ The burnout test confirmed what I'd already suspected. The report breaks burnout down into its three dimensions and showed that my emotional exhaustion had hit a critical level. The recommendations are concrete, and they helped me open up to my doctor about it. ”
— Julien, January 2026
★★★★★
“ After two years of being overloaded at work, this test finally let me put a name to what I was going through. The report draws a clear line between chronic stress and actual burnout. I ended up taking medical leave. ”
— Delphine, December 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this test measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: Emotional exhaustion, Depersonalization, Loss of accomplishment, Professional cynicism, Your reading of this exhaustion. The report distinguishes the areas explored and their limits of interpretation. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
How long does this test take?
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The test contains 63 questions and takes approximately 10 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report, with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations, is available for $3.60.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This questionnaire draws on 5 dimensions from recognized psychological frameworks (Emotional exhaustion, Depersonalization, Loss of accomplishment…). It's a self-assessment tool for reflection, not a clinical diagnostic instrument: it has not undergone formal psychometric validation (sample, reliability coefficient) and does not replace a professional assessment.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your report includes an analysis by dimension, explanations and personalised points for reflection and a separate readiness-to-change module. Scores are interpreted according to the purpose and limitations of this questionnaire.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is this test for?
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Read this test’s introduction and dimensions to check whether they match your situation. Answer from the perspective specified in the instructions.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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The report organises your answers and offers points for reflection. You can discuss it with a professional; it does not replace their assessment or prescribe treatment.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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