Measuring sustainable employability starts with systematically mapping your current competencies, talents and future potential. By using scientifically based assessments, 360-degree feedback and talent scans, you gain clear insight into your strengths and areas for development. These measurement results form the basis for targeted development actions that help you to move flexibly with changes in the labour market.
What is sustainable employability and why is it important to measure it?
Sustainable employability means that, as an employee, you are able to remain valuable to your organisation and the labour market, both now and in the future. It is about the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, develop new skills and proactively respond to trends and developments within your field.
Measuring sustainable employability is crucial because it makes you aware of your current position and future opportunities. Without insight into your own qualities and the demands of the labour market, it is difficult to make targeted choices for your career development. Systematic measurement helps you to:
- identify your natural talents and preferences
- identify areas for development before they become problems
- set specific goals for personal growth
- proactively anticipate changes in your sector
For employers, measuring sustainable employability provides insight into the development needs of teams and individual employees. This prevents problems and ensures that organisations can respond flexibly to strategic changes.
What methods can you use to measure sustainable employability?
There are various measurement methods to assess your long-term employability. Talent assessments analyse your natural abilities and preferences, while competency models compare your current skills with future job requirements. 360-degree feedback provides a complete picture by combining input from colleagues, managers and yourself.
Scientifically based tools, such as the BrainsFirst methodology, map your cognitive behavioural preferences through online games. This approach reveals your natural talents and provides direction for your development and career choices.
Other effective measurement methods are:
- self-assessments for awareness of one's own qualities
- competency scans that compare your skills with market standards
- personality tests that analyse your working style and preferences
- career guidance tools that explore future possibilities
We combine various methods to gain a complete picture of your current employability and future potential. This customised approach ensures that the results are relevant and useful for your specific situation.
How do you interpret the results of a sustainable employability assessment?
Interpreting assessment results begins with the identifying patterns in your strengths and areas for development. Look at which competencies consistently score highly and which areas need attention. Compare your profile with the requirements of your current position and your future ambitions to determine specific areas for development.
Strengths are the foundation on which you can build. These talents and competencies give you distinctive capabilities and form the basis for your added value. Areas for development are not necessarily weaknesses, but areas where growth is possible and necessary to achieve your goals.
When interpreting results, it is important to:
- recognising and appreciating your natural talents
- prioritise areas for development based on your goals
- make connections between different competencies
- set realistic timelines for development
The translation into concrete actions is done by formulating specific development goals that align with your personal ambitions and the needs of your organisation. This ensures that your development is both meaningful and strategic.
What can you do with the results to improve your employability?
Assessment results can be used to personal development plan draw up a plan that utilises your strengths and addresses areas for development. Begin by reinforcing your natural talents by consciously applying them in your daily work. Then address priority areas for development through targeted training, coaching or seeking out new experiences.
Concrete steps you can take to improve your employability are:
- look for projects that match your strengths
- invest in training for strategically important skills
- build a network within and outside your organisation
- stay up to date with trends in your field
- experiment with new working methods and technologies
Regular evaluation of your progress is essential. Schedule a time every six months to assess your development and adjust your plan. The job market is constantly changing, so your development strategy must adapt to new requirements and opportunities.
Our sustainable employability programme supports you on this journey of development. During two interactive sessions, you will not only gain insight into your current profile, but also into how you can proactively anticipate future changes. With personal guidance, we ensure that you take concrete steps towards a future-proof career in which you can continue to function with pleasure and success.