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Topic archive: Career capital
‘Career capital’ refers to the skills, connections, credentials, and financial resources that can help you have a bigger impact in the future.
See our career guide for a summary of our current views this topic.
Selected highlights
The most useful skills for making a difference
Article by Benjamin Hilton and Benjamin Todd · Last updated August 11th, 2025 · First published December 2023
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