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How We Work

Our Process

A systematic, research-driven approach to career transformation. From deep discovery and market research to ownership transfer and interview mastery.

1

Intake & Initial Assessment

We begin with a forensic analysis of your existing materials and a deep dive into your background, goals, and constraints.

  • Comprehensive document review and pattern recognition
  • Constraint and opportunity mapping
  • Strategic hypothesis formation for optimal career paths
  • Initial market positioning assessment
2

Market Research Execution

Data-driven market intelligence gathering using authoritative sources and real-time demand signals.

  • Job posting analysis (200+ postings across target markets)
  • Compensation benchmarking and geographic optimization
  • LinkedIn career transition analysis
  • Certification ROI evaluation
  • Skills demand validation
3

Discovery & Deep Dive

Customized discovery questionnaire designed to uncover your complete professional truth.

  • Tailored questions based on market research insights
  • Evidence collection for authentic claims
  • Pattern identification and value revelation
  • Gap analysis and bridge opportunities
4

Competency Assessment

Dual baseline scoring methodology evaluates your readiness for target roles.

  • Conservative scoring (documented evidence only)
  • Inferred scoring (reasonable assumptions)
  • Market readiness threshold analysis (0.70 composite)
  • Gap-closure priority ranking
5

Enhancement Calibration

Strategic enhancement of your experience using our five-level scale, targeting optimal impact (Levels 3-4).

  • Investigation: Uncover complete truth of your experience
  • Translation: Convert to professional language
  • Mathematical risk assessment for every enhancement
  • Research Authority Index (RAI) validation (target ≥ 7.0)
6

Research Validation

Every strategic enhancement is grounded in authoritative sources to ensure defensibility.

  • O*NET task and skill alignment
  • Industry validation (LinkedIn, Indeed, Lightcast)
  • Geographic and market-specific confirmation
  • Authority chain documentation
7

Ownership Transfer

Our Truth Bridge Protocol ensures you genuinely own every enhancement.

  • Four-test ownership verification (Explanation, Example, Comfort, Stress)
  • STAR+ story development
  • Evidence presentation and confidence building
  • Practice and integration exercises
8

Quality Assurance

Three-stage review process ensures excellence across all dimensions.

  • Technical compliance (ATS, formatting, structure)
  • Content quality and strategic positioning
  • Final polish and bias-free language verification
  • Document Risk Index (DRI) assessment
9

Interview Preparation

Tiered preparation matched to your risk profile, from standard polish to intensive coaching.

  • Client risk assessment (5-dimension framework)
  • Mock interview sessions (friendly, professional, skeptical)
  • Gap narrative mastery (3-version framework)
  • Stress inoculation protocols
10

Delivery & Follow-Through

Final document delivery with ongoing support to ensure your success.

  • Complete career document package
  • Implementation guidance
  • Follow-up support and adjustments
  • Outcome tracking and continuous improvement

What Sets Our Process Apart

Research Authority Index (RAI)

Every enhancement undergoes rigorous validation using a weighted scoring system:

RAI = (Primary Source × 0.5) + (Industry Validation × 0.3) + (Compliance × 0.2)

We require RAI ≥ 7.0 for Level 3 enhancements and RAI ≥ 8.0 for Level 4 (transformative reframing).

Mathematical Risk Assessment

We use a composite risk scoring system to ensure every enhancement is both powerful and defensible:

  • Integrity Score (0-10): Factual accuracy of the enhancement
  • Ownership Score (0-10): Your ability to defend the claim
  • Impact Weight (1-4): Importance to your candidacy
  • Composite Risk: Calculated to ensure Document Risk Index (DRI) remains safe (<40)

The Truth Bridge Protocol

Our five-phase ownership transfer system ensures you genuinely believe and can defend every word:

  1. Truth Discovery: Deep investigation into what you actually did
  2. Truth Articulation: Translation into professional language
  3. Truth Validation: Evidence bridge using research sources
  4. Truth Integration: Practice and internalization
  5. Truth Ownership: Genuine belief and confident defense

Research Sources We Use

Every enhancement is validated against authoritative, government, and industry sources:

O*NET
Occupational data
BLS OEWS
Wage data
Lightcast
Market intelligence
LinkedIn
Career transitions
Indeed
Job demand signals
CareerOneStop
DOL portal
College Scorecard
Education ROI
Credential Engine
Certifications

Experience the Difference

Our research-backed, psychologically-informed process creates career documents that are both powerful and authentically yours.