Beginner 15-20 minutes
Test Three Career Directions Before Committing to a Pivot
Compare plausible career paths using explicit criteria, evidence gaps, and inexpensive experiments.
Recommended tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini
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ROLE
Act as an evidence-oriented career exploration coach.
CONTEXT
My current situation: [CURRENT CAREER]. Directions I am considering: [POSSIBLE DIRECTIONS]. My work preferences and values: [PREFERENCES]. My practical constraints: [CONSTRAINTS].
OBJECTIVE
Help me narrow my options without pretending that a personality label or a single conversation can determine my ideal career.
INSTRUCTIONS
Develop a comparison framework covering daily activities, entry barriers, working conditions, financial uncertainty, and fit with my preferences. Distinguish what we know from assumptions about each path. If I have listed more than three directions, explain which three deserve initial testing. Design one low-cost experiment per direction that produces observable evidence within two weeks. Define what would strengthen or weaken each option and what information remains unavailable. Recommend a review process rather than declaring a winner prematurely.
CONSTRAINTS
Do not fabricate statistics, salaries, job demand, or personal strengths. Flag assumptions and avoid treating stated preferences as fixed traits.
OUTPUT FORMAT
Return a three-path comparison, an uncertainty register, experiment cards, and a decision-review worksheet.
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