// CAREER TOOLS / MOVE MATRIX
MOVE matrix.
Compare your current situation against potential opportunities across Market, Opportunity, Value, and Environment. Rate each dimension honestly and let the data drive the decision.
MOVE Matrix Career Decision Tool
Compare your current role against a new opportunity using data-driven criteria
Market
Industry demand, salary trends, emerging opportunities
Key Questions:
- • Is demand growing for my skills?
- • Are salaries trending up?
- • How is the market evolving?
Opportunity
Growth potential, skill development, career advancement
Key Questions:
- • What advancement exists here?
- • Will this accelerate my goals?
- • What new skills will I gain?
Value
Total compensation, work-life balance, values alignment
Key Questions:
- • How does compensation compare?
- • What's the work-life impact?
- • Does this align with my values?
Environment
Culture, leadership quality, organizational health
Key Questions:
- • How sustainable is this environment?
- • What's the leadership quality?
- • Is the culture inclusive?
Current Role Total
12
out of 20
New Opportunity Total
12
out of 20
Difference: 0 points
Stay and improve current situation
Focus on maximizing your current opportunity
Special Considerations:
- • Environment score of 1-2: Consider moving regardless of other scores (mental health priority)
- • Opportunity score of 5: May justify move even with moderate total score
- • Market score of 1-2: Be cautious about timing, have backup plans
How to Use This Tool
Rate each dimension from 1-5 for both your current role and the new opportunity. Consider the key questions provided for each dimension.
Score 18-20: Strong case for moving (or staying if high scores favor current role)
Score 15-17: Moderate case for change, consider timing and personal factors
Score 12-14: Neutral territory, dig deeper into specific concerns
Score 8-11: Weak case for change, focus on improving current situation