Wondering where you stand in the market right now? Use this simple audit to see if your career is building value - or if it’s time to course-correct. Score it or just use it to launch some career introspection.
Instructions:
Rate yourself from 1 (not at all) to 5 (strongly agree) on each statement:
- I’ve worked on more than one tech stack in the last 12 months.
- I’ve added a new tool, language, or certification to my skill set this year.
- I feel confident explaining technical choices to non-technical stakeholders.
- I regularly get support from a community of developers or mentors.
- My last project helped me grow beyond what I already knew how to do.
- I have a clear career goal - and I’m taking active steps to reach it.
- I’ve had help preparing for interviews or promotions in the last 6 months.
Score Yourself:
- 28–35: You’re in motion - nice work! Keep up the momentum with targeted growth opportunities.
- 20–27: You’re stable, but may need a push to stay competitive long-term.
Below 20: Warning signs. You may be drifting - and it’s time to re-engage your career strategy.
If this topic is of interest, you may want to check out
- A Better Way to Build Your Tech Career
- Stay Relevant. Stay In Demand: How STG Helps Build Career Marketability That Lasts
- More Than a Job: Why Tech Professionals Thrive with STG
- The STG Recruiter: A Career Ally for Life
- Success Managers: The Power of a People-First Partner at STG
- The STG Development Center: A Place to Grow, a Strategy to Thrive
- 5 Silent Career Killers That Erode Your Marketability (and What to Do About Them)
- The Marketability Audit: A 2-Minute Self-Check for IT Professionals
- “How Do I Stay Marketable in Tech?” - Your Top Questions, Answered
