Wondering whether you're in line for a promotion? It's often hard to tell. "Most people are very poor at projecting whether they're doing well or badly (at work)," says Peter Veruki, placement director at Vanderbilt University's business school. "They're often completely taken by surprise when they get promoted--or fired." To avoid this trap, look for telltale clues regarding your own fate. This 7-question quiz will help you read the signs.

1. Is your company doing well? Is it posting good financial results, drumming up new business, hiring and promoting others?