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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?
Poor (1)Excellent (5)
Poor (1)Excellent (5)

Opportunity

Growth potential, skill development, career advancement

Key Questions:

  • • What advancement exists here?
  • • Will this accelerate my goals?
  • • What new skills will I gain?
Poor (1)Excellent (5)
Poor (1)Excellent (5)

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?
Poor (1)Excellent (5)
Poor (1)Excellent (5)

Environment

Culture, leadership quality, organizational health

Key Questions:

  • • How sustainable is this environment?
  • • What's the leadership quality?
  • • Is the culture inclusive?
Poor (1)Excellent (5)
Poor (1)Excellent (5)

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