How would you describe your reading skills when reading aloud?

• I find it difficult to get through a paragraph without tripping on words

• I can read a paragraph well but stumble once or twice

• I read easily and fluently without making mistakes

What kind of experience related to acting do you have?

• High school drama class

• Community theatre or a training through a college theatre program

• Professional experience on stage, on camera, or behind the microphone

At what level of intensity to you seek to improve your voice over skills?

• I haven't done any research yet

• I make use of resources but not regularly

• I actively pursue any and all resources available to me

How often do you practice?

• I don't practice or am unsure if I am practicing

• I practice a few times a week

• I practice daily

Have you studied with an acting or voice over coach?

• No, but I would like to

• I've only attended group workshops

• I study / studied with a teacher privately in addition to workshops

How comfortable are you with technology such as recording software?

• I have never used it

• I have dabbled in home recording

• I am proficient at using recording software

Do you have a home recording studio?

• No

• Only the basics

• Yes, I have a professional-grade home recording studio

Have you recorded a sample of your voice?

• No

• Yes, but it isn't representative of all I can do at present

• Yes, I have a professional voice-over demo

Are you familiar with terms such as ISDN, Phone Patch, FTP, Signal Chain, etc?

• No

• I've heard them but don't fully know what they mean

• Yes and I also employ those technologies in my work

Do you have your own website?

• No

• I have a profile on a voice over marketplace

• I have my own voice over website as well as profiles on other sites

How do you view running your own business?

• Risky

• An interesting challenge

• Fulfilling

Which of these stages most sounds like where you are presently?

• I just graduated from college or university

• I have a job but am not working in the industry

• I work either part or full-time in the industry

Would you consider yourself to be a:

• Beginner with no practical experience

• Aspiring talent who has been paid to record a voice over at least once

• Semi-pro or Pro

How many people know that you are a voice actor?

• Family and friends know I am interested in voice acting

• Family, friends, and co-workers are aware of my passion for voice acting

• Everyone knows because I am active and have a presence in the industry

How much of your personal income is derived from voice over?

• None

• A portion of my income comes from voice over jobs

• My personal income comes entirely from working in the industry