# 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**

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## 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

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## 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

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## 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

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## 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

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## 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

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## Determine your:
- Lowest C → Primary Focus / Gap  
- Highest C → Anchor Strength

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**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.