Learning Index Assessment

How This Works

You'll describe three challenging work projects where you succeeded, then answer three questions about each. There are no right or wrong answers—we're interested in understanding what energizes you in your work.

First Achievement

Describe a challenging technical project where you succeeded. What was the situation, what did you do, and what was the outcome? (One paragraph)

Question 1 of 3

What was the most satisfying part of this project?

Figuring out something I didn't understand before and being able to explain it to others Getting it done on time and hitting the deliverables Being recognized for my contribution to the team Exploring new territory and discovering approaches I'd never tried

Question 2 of 3

Rank these aspects of the project from most energizing (1) to least energizing (4):

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1 Diving deep into unfamiliar concepts or technologies ⋮⋮

2 Coordinating with stakeholders and managing expectations ⋮⋮

3 Building expertise I could demonstrate or teach to others ⋮⋮

4 Seeing the finished product deployed and working ⋮⋮

Question 3 of 3

If you could do this project again, what would you most want to change?

More time to research and understand the underlying principles Clearer requirements and better project management Opportunity to experiment with more approaches before committing More visibility and recognition for the work

Second Achievement

Think of another challenging project—ideally different in nature from the first. What happened, and how did you contribute to its success?

Question 1 of 3

When you hit obstacles in this project, what kept you going?

Commitment to the team and not wanting to let people down The puzzle itself—I wanted to understand why it wasn't working The deadline and accountability to deliver Knowing I'd come out the other side with new skills

Question 2 of 3

Rank what you valued most about completing this project:

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1 The impact it had on users or the business ⋮⋮

2 The depth of understanding I gained ⋮⋮

3 The new capabilities I could now demonstrate ⋮⋮

4 The relief of having it done and shipped ⋮⋮

Question 3 of 3

What would make a similar future project more appealing to you?

Higher visibility and career advancement potential Working with technology or domains I haven't explored yet A stronger team and better collaboration More complexity that would push me to develop real expertise

Third Achievement

One more: describe a project where you overcame significant technical or professional challenges. What made this a success in your eyes?

Question 1 of 3

Looking back, what do you remember most vividly about this project?

The moment something complex finally clicked and made sense The launch or final delivery moment The feedback and recognition I received The process of discovering a solution no one else had found

Question 2 of 3

Rank these statements by how true they are for this project:

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1 I became significantly more knowledgeable through this work ⋮⋮

2 I strengthened important professional relationships ⋮⋮

3 I pushed into territory that was genuinely new to me ⋮⋮

4 I proved I could deliver under pressure ⋮⋮

Question 3 of 3

If you were telling a colleague why this project mattered to you, what would you emphasize?

How it advanced my career or opened new opportunities What I learned and how it changed how I think about problems The concrete results and impact we achieved How I developed a level of expertise I can now share with others

Your Learning Index

0 / 10

Interpretation

Score Breakdown

Multiple Choice Questions (6) 0 / 18

Ranking Questions (3) 0 / 18

Raw Total 0 / 36