Table 6.

Employment Decision-Making Scale-Employed-Revised (EDMS–Employed-Revised).

Employment Status phase	Description Used as a Prompt for Respondents
Contemplation	I am considering the pros and cons of changing my job or staying at my current job/position.
Preparation	I am working toward my goals to be better prepared before applying for jobs (e.g., job exploration, education, training, counseling).
Action	I am applying for different jobs (e.g., sending out applications/resumes, going on job interviews) or requesting a change to my current position (e.g., change in work schedule, reducing work hours).
Resolution	I do not want to change my job/position at this time.