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10-Section Intelligence Dossier

Your CV Through the Recruiter's Eyes

Most senior executives never discover why their application disappeared into the void. Our intelligence reports reveal exactly what happened in the automated screening layer—and what the boardroom will say about you.

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3 Target Roles Included With Every Package

Analyse your CV against multiple opportunities with one purchase

The Three-Engine Architecture

Unlike generic CV checkers, Career Architect AI uses a sophisticated two-pass system combining speed operations with quality analysis, then validates everything against real-time market intelligence.

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Structured Analysis Engine

The most advanced multimodal model performs comprehensive technical decomposition: ATS optimisation, keyword extraction, competency mapping, and cross-sector intelligence across multiple role applications.

✦ Deep pattern recognition across your entire career landscape

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Strategic Synthesis Engine

The leading coding and logics model refines every insight through board-grade analysis—transforming technical outputs into executive narratives and strategic positioning.

✦ Quality assurance informed by over 20 years of HR expertise

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Critical Reflector

Web-Grounded Validation using the market leading search provider pressure-tests every recommendation against current market realities before hiring committees can identify weaknesses.

✦ Narrative friction before it matters

What Unlocks at Each Tier

The Complete Diagnostic requires 3-role analysis to generate accurate cross-sector intelligence and competitive positioning.

Essentials £149

Foundation Intelligence

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Executive Profile Diagnostic

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ATS & Scoring Intelligence

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LinkedIn Brand Mirror

Interview Mastery £349

Adds: Strategic Combat Intelligence

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Cross-Sector Intelligence (requires 3 roles)

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Screening Strategy and Plan

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Board Interview Strategy

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Panel Simulation + Boardroom Access

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Executive Summary & Verdict

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24/7 Virtual Coach Access

APEX £499 to £699 (depending on seniority)

Adds: Executive Integration + Post-Interview Valuation

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Market Intelligence & Salary Negotiation

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90-Day Onboarding Strategy

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Bonus: 45-Minute Mock Interview (Human Coach)

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Virtual Interview Simulator

The Complete Intelligence Suite

Click any report to see detailed examples and understand exactly what career intelligence you will receive.

Interview Mastery+

Executive Summary & Verdict

Strategic fit score and positioning narrative in executive search language.

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Executive Profile Diagnostic

Identifies where your narrative reads as operational rather than strategic, with board-ready translation frameworks.

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ATS Intelligence Report

ATS & Scoring Intelligence

Three-layer algorithmic assessment revealing how automated systems evaluate your candidacy before human review.

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Interview Mastery+

Cross-Sector Intelligence

Vocabulary translation maps for sector-switchers. Requires 3-role analysis for accurate positioning.

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LinkedIn Brand Mirror

Congruence analysis and optimised content avoiding the "two candidates" problem.

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Essentials+

Screening Interview Plan

First indicator of success with adaptive Tactical Briefing Sheet—your strategic reference for confident screening calls.

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Interview Mastery+

Board Interview Strategy

Strategic preparation framework translating operational experience into board-level narrative and commercial impact language.

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Interview Mastery+

Panel Simulation

Confidential Panel Simulation

Fly on the wall in the post-interview boardroom. Includes live chatroom access.

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APEX Only

Market Intelligence

Market Intelligence & Salary

UK market benchmarking and negotiation strategy positioning you at appropriate compensation percentile for experience and sector.

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90-Day Onboarding Strategy

Tailored onboarding plan protecting against the 40% executive failure rate.

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QUALITY GATE

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QA Audit Framework

Four-dimensional quality gate: Legal Compliance, Factual Accuracy, Tone & Positioning, Ethical Alignment.

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VALIDITY CHECK

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Intelligence Validity Framework

Six dimensions of analytical defensibility ensuring every claim is evidence-grounded and trustworthy.

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Interview Mastery+

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24/7 Virtual Coach

Expert guidance powered by your personalised dossier. Practice interviews and refine your narrative anytime.

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APEX Only

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Virtual Interview Simulator

Live boardroom simulation with AI-powered panel members. Practice under pressure with real-time feedback.

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Section 3 • Foundation

ATS & Scoring Intelligence

Three-Layer Gate System

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Gate 1: Parse Quality

Ensures your CV structure won't trigger auto-rejection. Identifies formatting issues that break automated readers before human eyes ever see you.

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Gate 2: Knockout Analysis

Flags mandatory requirements you may be missing. Shows exactly which "must-have" criteria could eliminate you before scoring begins.

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Gate 3: Recovery Intelligence

Specific fixes to rescue your application—how to address each gap with evidence you may already have but haven't articulated.

Forensic Calculation Ledger

• Candidate Match Score (0-100) with transparent methodology
• Keyword Gap Analysis: Missing terms that block human review
• Career Trajectory Intelligence: How your path reads to algorithms

Why This Matters

75% of CVs are rejected by ATS before a human sees them. Unlike generic CV checkers, this system is grounded in current market intelligence—it doesn't just check for keywords, it validates your positioning against live sector benchmarks.

Real-Time Market Grounding identifies strategic gaps before the hiring panel can.

The Bottom Line

This is not about "gaming the system"—it's about ensuring your genuine qualifications are correctly interpreted by the algorithmic gatekeeper. We show you exactly what breaks and exactly how to fix it.

Included in: Foundation Document • All tiers

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Section 2 • Foundation

Executive Profile Diagnostic

What This Report Delivers

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Strategic Impact Score

Overall positioning score with detailed breakdown across Executive Presence, Achievement Quantification, Strategic Vocabulary, and Governance Readiness.

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Narrative Challenge Radar

Visual mapping of where your story resonates vs. where it creates friction—identifying the gaps panels will probe.

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Semantic Risk Flags

Exact phrases that weaken your positioning with specific rewrites to transform operational language into executive authority.

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Strategic Briefing Hooks

Ready-to-use talking points that position your experience for maximum impact with hiring panels.

The Strategic Shift

Most CV reviews focus on what you have done. This diagnostic focuses on how it is perceived by governance committees.

We translate "led team" into "directed 23-person function delivering £3.2M operational savings"—the board-grade specificity that separates shortlisted from rejected.

Who Needs This

Senior managers stepping up to Director/C-suite roles where vocabulary shifts from "doing work" to "directing outcomes." Essential for cross-sector moves.

Intelligence Components

• Target Mandate Intelligence: Analysis of what the role actually demands beneath the job spec
• Logic Synthesis Ledger: Your evidence mapped against role requirements with gap identification
• Board-Ready Rewrites: CV and cover letter drafts with [DATA NEEDED] markers for your input

Key Output: A complete positioning strategy that transforms how you're perceived—from competent operator to strategic leader.

Included in: Foundation Document • All tiers

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The Catalyst Document

Cross-Sector Intelligence

Requires 3-role analysis to generate accurate market positioning

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Vocabulary Translation Maps

Identifies "outsider language" that signals lack of domain authority. Provides sector-specific alternatives.

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Universal Strengths & Weaknesses

Aggregates patterns to identify your core value proposition vs. critical development needs.

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Critical Contradiction Detection

Identifies where your CV sends mixed signals before interviewers exploit them.

Example: Corporate → NHS

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In NHS context, sounds like privatization rather than sustainability

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Aligns with NHS partnership values

Why 3 Roles Required

Pattern recognition requires variance. One role shows claims. Two roles show preferences. Three roles reveal your professional DNA—what is universally true vs. context-specific.

This separation of "signal from noise" makes cross-sector translation accurate rather than speculative.

Strategic Value

Prevents "cultural rejection" where technically qualified candidates are screened out because their language reads as "not one of us."

Included in: Catalyst Document • Complete Dossier, APEX

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Section 6 • Strategy

Screening Interview Plan

The Litmus Test—fit or no fit analysis

The Litmus Test: Fit or No Fit

Before investing hours in preparation, this section pressure-tests whether the role actually aligns with your profile, salary expectations, and career trajectory.

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Role Fit Analysis

Determines if the role is genuine progression, lateral move, or step backward.

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Screener Question Bank

Predicts 5-7 questions a recruiter will ask in initial 20-minute call, with suggested responses.

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Red Flag Mitigation

Identifies CV gaps triggering immediate questions with pre-emptive explanations.

Time Investment Protection

Senior executives waste an average of 8-12 hours preparing for roles that were never truly aligned. This section saves you that time.

Strong Fit Example

"This role offers the system-level integration challenge I have been building toward through my NHS joint venture work."

Weak Fit Signal

"I'm exploring all options and thought this looked interesting."

Included in: Strategy Document • Interview Mastery, Complete Dossier, APEX

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Section 7 • Strategy

Board Interview Strategy

The Performer—moving from theory to practice

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Stakeholder Persona Mapping

Identifies typical governance roles (CEO, CFO, NED) and their distinct evaluation priorities.

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Competency-Based Question Bank

15-20 likely questions organized by competency with STAR-method response frameworks.

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Commercial Acumen Coaching

Translates HR initiatives into P&L language. Teaches you to speak "Business" not just "HR."

The Language Shift

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"I implemented Workday"

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"I modernized HR infrastructure to support 30% M&A growth"

Panel Dynamics Intelligence

CEO: Strategic Partnership

Wants to know you will challenge them constructively

CFO: Financial Literacy

Tests if you understand how people costs impact EBITDA

NED: Governance Maturity

Evaluates risk, compliance, and board reporting knowledge

Included in: Strategy Document • Interview Mastery, Complete Dossier, APEX

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Section 8 • Strategy

Confidential Panel Simulation

A fly on the wall in the post-interview boardroom

The Boardroom You Never See

After you leave the interview, the panel debates your candidacy. This simulation reconstructs that confidential discussion using AI personas trained on executive search methodology.

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Stakeholder Dialogue Transcript

Simulated conversation between CEO, CFO, NED, and HR Director evaluating your candidacy.

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Strategic Positioning Status

What the panel is likely to conclude: Competitive, Requires Development, or High Risk—with specific reasoning.

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Primary Objection Identification

The one concern most likely to block progression and how to neutralize it proactively.

Interactive Practice Platform

ðŸŽ Live Panel Practice

Higher tiers include access to an interactive platform where you can practice responding to panel questions in real-time.

This responsive simulation adapts to your specific CV and target role.

Example Insight

"CFO: I'm concerned she's accomplished this through headcount cuts. What evidence do we have that she can grow capability?"

Your Counter: Lead with growth metrics first before discussing any efficiency measures.

The Competitive Edge

While other candidates guess what the panel wants, you will know what they are actually thinking about you.

Included in: Strategy Document • Interview Mastery, Complete Dossier, APEX

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Section 1 • Core Report

Executive Summary & Verdict

The concise distillation of complex analysis

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Strategic Positioning Score (0-100)

Calibrated assessment: Strong (80-100), Competitive (70-79), or Requires Development (<70).

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Executive Positioning Narrative

Board-grade summary synthesizing your value proposition in executive search language.

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Top 3 Strategic Selling Points

The "platinum evidence" that makes you unique—extracted and ranked by impact.

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Primary Risk Factor

The single biggest objection the panel will raise—with structured mitigation strategy.

Why This Opens Every Dossier

Executive search consultants read the verdict first. If your summary does not land, they never reach your detailed evidence. This section is optimised for that 90-second scan.

Decision Framework

âœ“ Strong: Highly competitive positioning

→ Competitive: Viable with strategic emphasis

âš Development: Gaps require preparation focus

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The Valuation Document

Market Intelligence & Salary

Determining precise market worth for negotiations

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UK Market Salary Benchmarking

Role-specific compensation data including base, bonus, pension, and non-cash benefits grounded in 2025 market rates.

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Negotiation Strategy

Specific tactics for when to anchor high, when to defer salary discussion, and how to frame total compensation.

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Market Positioning Analysis

Where you sit on the salary curve (25th, 50th, 75th percentile) based on experience and sector.

Beyond Base Salary

Executive compensation is never just base salary. This section deconstructs the full package to ensure you are not leaving £20k-50k on the table.

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Base + Performance Bonus + Retention + Car Allowance

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Pension (NHS: 20-24%), Private Medical (£3k-8k), Death in Service

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Study Leave, Conference Budget, Executive Coaching, Board Seat Support

Included in: Valuation Document • Complete Dossier, APEX

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Valuation Document

90-Day Onboarding Strategy

Tailored onboarding plan protecting against the 40% executive failure rate

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30/60/90-Day Milestone Framework

Structured goals for each phase: Listening (30), Quick Wins (60), Strategic Initiatives (90).

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Stakeholder Mapping Matrix

Identifies key influencers, allies, skeptics, and blockers—with engagement strategies.

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Early Wins Identification

3-5 high-visibility, low-risk initiatives deliverable in first 60 days to build credibility.

Why 40% of Executives Fail in 18 Months*

Research shows the highest vulnerability period is the first 90 days. This is not about competence—it is about navigation.

hearing Listening Phase (Days 1-30)

Conduct stakeholder interviews, avoid promises, map power structures

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Deliver quick wins, establish reporting rhythms, begin selective challenges

rocket_launch Strategic Phase (Days 61-90)

Launch major initiatives, propose structural changes, secure Year 2 budget

This module protects agency revenue. Candidates who succeed in first 90 days do not trigger fee clawbacks.

*Source: Heidrick & Struggles internal study of 20,000 executive searches; HRZone UK research (2023). Research shows approximately 40% of executives hired at senior levels are pushed out, fail, or quit within 18 months.

Included in: Valuation Document • Complete Dossier, APEX

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The Catalyst Document

LinkedIn Brand Mirror

Executive brand alignment analysis

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Congruence Score (0-100)

Measures alignment across 5 dimensions between your CV and LinkedIn.

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Optimised Content Generator

Rewrites your Headline, About Section, and Top 3 Roles to align with CV value proposition.

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Thought Leadership Engine

Suggests 3-5 authentic post ideas grounded in your actual experience.

The "Two Candidates" Problem

When your LinkedIn tells a different story than your CV, recruiters get confused—and confused recruiters reject.

Five Dimensions of Congruence

Title & Seniority Critical

CV says "Director," LinkedIn says "Manager" → Red Flag

Achievement Language Important

CV quantifies impact, LinkedIn is vague → Undermines credibility

Value Proposition Critical

Core strengths must be emphasized consistently

Executive Presence Online

Senior roles increasingly require digital thought leadership. A dormant profile signals lack of strategic communication skills.

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Quality Assurance Framework

QA Audit Framework

Systematic quality gate ensuring every dossier meets premium standards before delivery

Four Critical Dimensions

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Legal Compliance

Mandatory disclaimer verification, professional boundary checks, defamation and privacy risk screening.

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Factual Accuracy

AI hallucination detection, CV claim verification, [DATA NEEDED] marker protocols, market data validation.

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Tone & Positioning

Executive language calibration for £60k-£150k professionals, confidence vs arrogance balance, sector vocabulary.

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Ethical Alignment

Candidate wellbeing protection, truthfulness and integrity checks, bias and fairness screening.

What Gets Checked

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Scope definition, AI limitations, panel simulation disclaimers, corporate compliance

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Cross-reference every claim against source CV, flag inferred data, verify market statistics

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Strategic reframing is acceptable; inventing achievements is not. Reference check defensibility test.

Escalation Triggers: Protected characteristics, defamatory context, NHS Board-level roles, salary recommendations exceeding £250k—all require human review by Emma-Jayne.

Applied to: Every Career Architect AI Dossier

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Intelligence Validity Framework

Analytical Defensibility Protocol

Ensuring every analysis is reasonable, evidence-grounded, and trustworthy

Six Dimensions of Validity

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Evidence Grounding

Can every claim be traced to specific CV content? No phantom experience permitted.

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Scoring Consistency

Do the numbers match the narrative? Score-to-verdict alignment verification.

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Proportionality

Are verdicts calibrated to actual gaps? Cosmetic issues should not trigger "REJECT".

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Logical Coherence

Do all sections tell a consistent story? Cross-document validation across the dossier.

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Actionability

Can recommendations be implemented? Specific guidance, not vague advice.

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Calibration Integrity

Does the report acknowledge what it does not know? Appropriate epistemic humility.

Pass Threshold: IVF Score must exceed 70/100 for release. Any single dimension below 40 triggers mandatory revision regardless of composite score.

Complements: QA Framework (Legal Gates) → IVF (Analytical Defensibility)

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Interview Mastery+

24/7 Virtual Coach

Expert guidance powered by your personalised dossier, available whenever you need it

Always-On Support

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Available 24/7

Practice at 2am before an early interview or refine answers on weekends. No scheduling required.

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Dossier-Integrated Intelligence

Your coach knows your CV, target roles, and strategic positioning from your Career Architect AI analysis.

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Interview Practice

Rehearse answers to common and role-specific questions with immediate feedback on structure and impact.

What You Can Do

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Work through your "Tell me about yourself" story until it flows naturally

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Get guidance on salary negotiation, handling gaps, and positioning weaknesses as strengths

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Practice competency questions, situational scenarios, and panel-style grilling

Powered by NotebookLM: Your coach draws from your complete dossier as curated sources, ensuring advice is specific to your situation—not generic guidance.

Included in: Interview Mastery, APEX

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APEX Exclusive

Virtual Interview Simulator

Live boardroom simulation with AI-powered panel members

Realistic Panel Experience

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Multi-Interviewer Simulation

Face a realistic panel with distinct personas: the sceptic, the technical expert, the HR professional, and the decision-maker.

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Voice-Enabled Interaction

Speak your answers naturally and receive real-time feedback on content, structure, and delivery.

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Pressure Testing

Experience challenging follow-up questions, interruptions, and the dynamics of a real executive interview.

How It Works

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Simulator is configured based on your target role and the panel composition likely for that position

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Access via secure web link—practice from anywhere with a microphone and internet connection

assessment Performance Analysis

Receive detailed feedback on your responses including suggested improvements and scoring

Complements Human Mock Interview: Use the simulator for unlimited practice, then polish your performance with a 45-minute session with an accredited coach.

Included in: APEX Only

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