JobStressCheck
JST-10 Evidence-based

Job Stress Test

Measure how stressed you have felt at work over the past month. The Job Stress Test (JST-10, based on the PSS-10) is a quick, research-backed check to understand your current stress level before it grows into burnout.

Duration

~5 minutes

Quick, focused check-in you can finish on a short break.

Questions

10 items

Targets everyday work stress with simple, clear prompts.

Best for

Fast stress check

Ideal if you're feeling pressure at work and want a reliable starting point.

What it measures

The JST-10 captures how unpredictable, uncontrollable, and overloaded your work life has felt in the past 30 days.

  • Workload and demands

    How often tasks pile up or feel hard to manage.

  • Control and predictability

    Whether you feel in control of key work situations.

  • Emotional strain

    How often work stress shows up as tension or worry.

How it works

  1. Answer 10 short questions about your past month at work.
  2. Get an overall stress score with a clear level (low, moderate, high, critical).
  3. Review tailored guidance to reduce pressure and set healthy boundaries.

Validated tool

The JST-10 (based on the PSS-10) is one of the most widely used perceived stress scales in occupational health research.

What you'll get

A concise snapshot 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 read on how work is affecting you.