The article by van der Heijde and van der Heijden (2006) proposes a competence-based approach to measure employability, which is crucial for both organizational and individual success. They develop a five-dimensional instrument that includes occupational expertise and four generic competences: anticipation and optimization, personal flexibility, corporate sense, and balance. The instrument is tested using self-ratings from employees and supervisor ratings, with both methods showing high reliability and validity. The five dimensions explain significant variance in objective and subjective career success, making the tool promising for practical applications in job and career assessments, recruitment, staffing, and development practices. The study highlights the importance of integrating domain-specific expertise with broader social and organizational competencies to enhance employability.The article by van der Heijde and van der Heijden (2006) proposes a competence-based approach to measure employability, which is crucial for both organizational and individual success. They develop a five-dimensional instrument that includes occupational expertise and four generic competences: anticipation and optimization, personal flexibility, corporate sense, and balance. The instrument is tested using self-ratings from employees and supervisor ratings, with both methods showing high reliability and validity. The five dimensions explain significant variance in objective and subjective career success, making the tool promising for practical applications in job and career assessments, recruitment, staffing, and development practices. The study highlights the importance of integrating domain-specific expertise with broader social and organizational competencies to enhance employability.