Career Leverage Check™

Instructions:

For each statement, rate yourself honestly. Use the scale below to self-score. Don’t overthink. It’s about understanding your career leverage today.

Scale:

  • 5 = Strongly Agree
  • 4 = Agree
  • 3 = Neutral / Unsure
  • 2 = Disagree
  • 1 = Strongly Disagree

C1: Capture — Performance Foundation

  1. I regularly document my wins, contributions, and key outcomes as they happen.
  2. I keep track of feedback (positive or constructive) from managers, peers, or stakeholders.
  3. I can easily recall specific examples of my impact from the last 30–90 days.
  4. My contributions—including behind-the-scenes or “invisible” work—are written down somewhere private.
  5. When asked about my performance, I don’t rely on memory alone.

Self-Grade: Add your scores (1–5) and calculate: (Q1 + Q2 + Q3 + Q4 + Q5) ÷ 5 = Capture Score

C2: Clarify — Turning Work into Insight

  1. I understand my strongest skills and how they’ve evolved recently.
  2. I can clearly explain how my work has contributed to meaningful outcomes.
  3. I see patterns in my performance that show where I’m growing—or where I’m stuck.
  4. I know what I need to develop to be ready for my next opportunity.
  5. I feel clear about what my recent work says about my progress.

Self-Grade: (Q1 + Q2 + Q3 + Q4 + Q5) ÷ 5 = Clarify Score

C3: Connect — Image & Understanding

  1. The people who matter most understand the value I bring.
  2. My work is connected to team or company priorities—not just tasks.
  3. I know how to translate my effort into outcomes leaders care about.
  4. I have mentors, advisors, or sponsors who understand my goals and trajectory.
  5. I feel confident explaining my impact in a way that resonates beyond my role.

Self-Grade:(Q1 + Q2 + Q3 + Q4 + Q5) ÷ 5 = Connect Score

C4: Confidently Advocate — Exposure with Intention

  1. I feel prepared for performance reviews or feedback conversations.
  2. I can advocate for myself without feeling uncomfortable or unprepared.
  3. I know how to speak about my work in interviews or promotion conversations.
  4. I have people who can speak on my behalf in rooms I’m not in.
  5. When opportunity comes up, I’m ready—not scrambling.

Self-Grade:(Q1 + Q2 + Q3 + Q4 + Q5) ÷ 5 = Confidently Advocate Score

Score Interpretation

Use your 1–5 scores to identify strengths and areas to grow.

Score Bands

  • 4.2 – 5.0 → Strength
  • 3.4 – 4.1 → Developing
  • 2.6 – 3.3 → Needs Focus
  • 1.0 – 2.5 → Priority Area

Determine your:

  • Lowest C → Primary Focus / Gap
  • Highest C → Anchor Strength

Download Contents:

  • Highest & Lowest C Insights – Understand your strongest areas and the C that needs the most focus.
  • Next Steps & Quick Links – See how Career Companion can help you capture wins, clarify growth, build your network, and confidently advocate for yourself.