JobStressCheck
JST-21 Evidence-based

Job Stress Test

Measures how stressed and pressured you've felt recently, with a focus on work-related strain. The Job Stress Test (JST-21) helps you understand your current stress level and spot early warning signs before stress escalates into burnout.

Duration

~7-9 minutes

Focused check-in you can finish in under 10 minutes.

Questions

21 items

Covers stress, tension, and emotional strain at work.

Best for

Reliable stress check

Best if work pressure is building and you want a clear baseline of your current stress level.

What it measures

The JST-21 focuses on work-related stress, tension, and emotional strain to show how pressure is showing up day to day.

  • Work pressure

    How often demands feel heavy or urgent.

  • Tension and strain

    How often stress shows up as tightness or worry.

  • Emotional load

    How frequently pressure affects mood or patience.

How it works

  1. Answer 21 questions about stress, tension, and emotional strain.
  2. Get an overall stress score with a clear level (low, moderate, high, critical).
  3. Review tailored guidance to reduce pressure and prevent burnout.

Validated tool

The JST-21 is an evidence-based, research-backed assessment used to screen for workplace stress.

What you'll get

A clear baseline of your job stress with practical next steps you can act on today.

Clear score and level

See exactly where you stand with plain-language interpretations.

Actionable guidance

Recommendations to manage workload, boundaries, and recovery time.

Fast retakes

Reassess monthly to track changes and see if interventions work.

100% private

Responses stay on your device. No accounts, no data stored.

Ready to check your current stress?

Start the Job Stress Test and get a clear baseline of how work is affecting you.