Career Capital Assessment
How strong is your career capital? Read each statement and choose how true it is of you today, not how you hope to be. Be honest; this is for your growth. It takes about 5 minutes.
Section A: Skills (what you can reliably deliver)
1.I can clearly name the two or three problems I solve better than most people around me.
2.People bring me difficult or important work because they trust me to deliver it.
3.In the last 12 months I have deliberately learned a new skill that makes me more valuable.
4.My skills would still be useful if I changed industry or role tomorrow.
5.I complete my work to a high standard without needing to be checked or chased.
Section B: Relationships (who trusts you and speaks for you)
6.I have at least one mentor or senior person I can go to for honest career advice.
7.There are people with influence who would recommend me for an opportunity without being asked.
8.I regularly stay in touch with people in my network, not only when I need something.
9.I have relationships outside my immediate team, department or industry.
10.I make a habit of helping others succeed by sharing knowledge, making introductions or giving credit.
Section C: Reputation (what you are known for)
11.If my colleagues or clients described me in three words, I know what they would say.
12.People outside my immediate team know about the results I have delivered.
13.I am known for something specific, not just as "hardworking" or "nice".
14.My online and professional presence (e.g. LinkedIn, portfolio) reflects the value I bring today.
15.I am invited into conversations, projects or rooms where decisions are made.
Section D: Character (how you behave under pressure)
16.I keep my word and meet deadlines, even when nobody is checking.
17.I take responsibility for my mistakes quickly and openly, without blaming others.
18.I stay calm and constructive when work becomes difficult, uncertain or unfair.
19.I actively ask for feedback and act on it, even when it is uncomfortable.
20.My values and conduct are the same whether I am with senior leaders, peers or juniors.