PRDM Career Coaching Intake

This coaching engagement does not constitute legal, financial, or medical advice. It is intended for professional development and informational purposes only.

All information shared will remain confidential and will not be disclosed without your permission.

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Desired work locations *

City, state or country. As many as you’d consider.

Rate your proficiency in each area *

1 is no exposure, 5 is highly proficient. Most people are a 1 or 2 somewhere.

AI is changing how analysts research, write and get hired. These questions help me see where it already helps you and where it could do more, so our sessions cover what’s actually useful. There are no wrong answers. Plenty of strong analysts are only just getting started.

Where does AI fit into your work or studies right now? * Part of my daily routine A few times a week Now and then I haven’t really started yet

Which tools have you tried?

Choose as many as apply.

ChatGPT Claude Gemini Microsoft Copilot Perplexity Specialist research or OSINT tools None yet Something else

Where has AI genuinely helped you so far?

Choose as many as apply.

Getting up to speed on a country or topic Summarizing long sources Drafting or tightening my writing Keeping track of news and events Working with data Translation Preparing applications or interviews Not much yet Something else

How confident do you feel using AI in analytical work? *

This is about confidence, not expertise. There’s no right number. 1 is just starting, 5 is very confident.

Looking at the roles you want, how do you see AI shaping them? It frees up time for the interesting work It raises the bar on what’s expected A bit of both I’m not sure yet and would like to understand it better

By the end of our work together, what would you most like to be able to do with AI?

Optional. One sentence is plenty.

Your biggest current challenges *

Choose as many as apply.

Lack of relevant experience Not sure how to position myself Few connections in the industry Confused by job titles or pathways Not confident in resume or materials Struggling to get interviews Getting interviews but not moving forward Something else

Your top career priorities

Choose up to three.

Breaking into the field Advancing in my current role Building a public presence Pivoting from academia Moving from public to private sector (or vice versa) Geographic relocation Income / compensation growth

Tell me where you are, and where you want to be.

Got it, thank you.