Career Maven Consulting

The Mid-Career Talent Pulse Check

Strong careers move through four stages: Find, Decide, Do, and Lead. This quick pulse check looks at where companies help mid-level talent make those moves, and where they get in the way. It takes about 90 seconds.

Question 1 of 5

Which best describes your current seat at the table?

Mid-level professional or emerging leader People manager or director HR or talent development leader Executive or C-suite leader

Please choose the option that fits you best.

Question 2 of 5

When mid-career professionals quietly check out or leave a company, what do you think companies get wrong most often?

The ceiling effect. Too few clear ways to move up or take on bigger roles. The support gap. Not enough coaching, mentoring, or leadership training to help people grow. The culture mismatch. Burnout, rigid structures, or a gap between what a company says and how it actually operates. The communication void. Little honesty or clarity about career growth and what is expected.

Please pick the one thing that stands out most.

Question 3 of 5

Overall, how well do you think most companies are growing and keeping their mid-level talent today?

1 PoorlyVery well 5

Please choose a rating from 1 to 5.

Question 4 of 5

In one sentence, if company leaders could change one thing tomorrow to better keep mid-career talent, what should it be?

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A quick sentence here is the most valuable part. Please add one.

Question 5 of 5 (optional)

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