By JANE LOTTER

Hoping for a job promotion in the new millennium? Well, dearheart, in Seattle's brave new business world, there are always opportunities for career advancement - as long as you're ruthless enough to get ahead. Take this little quiz to see if you've got what it takes.

1) I look upon my co-workers as...

a) Equals

b) Teammates

c) Prey

2) Behind my back, people at the office refer to me as that...

a) Dear old thing

b) Dollface

c) Death adder

3) When it comes to advancing my career, the only trick I haven't yet employed is...

a) Spreading office gossip

b) Shamelessly flattering my boss

c) Releasing flesh-eating bacteria into the water cooler

4) The deepest relationship I've ever had in my entire life is with my...

a) Mother

b) Ex-spouse

c) Cell phone

5) If you want to surprise me with a special gift, you should know I most enjoy receiving...

a) Flowers

b) Chocolates

c) Stock options

6) To move up in the company, I'd...

a) Relocate at the drop of a hat

b) Put in lots of overtime

c) Kiss Bill Gates on the lips

7) On those occasions when I get away from the city and out into the country I enjoy participating in...

a) Bird-watching

b) Canoeing

c) Strip mining

8) Complete the following word. Mono...

a) rail

b) mania

c) poly

9) If I don't get promoted within six months, I'll probably quit and...

a) Go fishing

b) Go bicycling in Europe

c) Go postal

10) When I finally leave Seattle and retire to a warmer climate, I expect to be remembered for all the years I spent here building...

a) Trust

b) Confidence

c) Shopping malls.

Jane Lotter is a Maple Leaf resident.