Why a Single Score Isn't Enough
A single number can tell you roughly where you stand, but it can't tell you what to do next. Two people with the same overall score can have very different underlying skill profiles — and very different next steps.
The Three Components of Readiness
Practical readiness has three parts: the skills you already have and how strong they are, the specific gaps between your current skills and your target role, and evidence — projects and assessments — that demonstrates the skills you claim to have.
How to Think About Your Own Readiness
"What's the smallest gap standing between where I am and the role I want, and what's the fastest honest way to close it" is a more useful question than "am I ready." It reframes readiness as a specific, actionable plan rather than a pass or fail judgment.