(Visual: Instructor in a home office setting. Clean desk, laptop open.)
Instructor: Welcome back! We’ve talked about the "Why" and the "How." Now,
it’s time to build your "Where.
Before we dive into Module 1 and start making big career decisions, we need to
set up your Command Center. This takes about 20 minutes, but it is going to save
you dozens of hours of frustration later.
If you’ve ever lost a resume version, forgotten a networking contact, or
struggled to find an interview script — this lesson is for you. Let’s get your
tools ready.
Instructor: The first tool in your kit is your AI Conversational Assistant.
Throughout this course, you’re going to use AI for everything from resume
optimization to simulating high-stakes interviews. You can use ChatGPT, Claude,
or Gemini — the free versions are fine to start, though the paid versions offer
more power.
Here’s your first task: Create a dedicated chat or thread specifically for GHFE.
Label it "GHFE Career Work." Keeping this separate ensures your career data
doesn’t get buried under your grocery lists or weekend plans.
Go ahead and test it right now. Ask it: "What are the 3 most common mistakes
people make when starting a job search?" If it gives you a helpful response,
you’re in business.
Instructor: Tool number two is your Career Workspace. This is your digital
document system.
You need ONE place where every artifact you create lives. No more
"Resume_Final_v2_USE_THIS_ONE.pdf" floating around your desktop.
I want you to create a folder called "GHFE Career Workspace" in your Google
Drive, Notion, or whatever system you use. Inside that, create 11 subfolders —
one for each module of this course.
When you build your target company list in Module 2, it goes in folder 2. When
you write your resume in Module 3, it goes in folder 3. By the time you reach
the end of this course, you’ll have a perfectly organized Career Operating
System ready for life.
Instructor: Tool number three is for your brain. You need a Reflection Tool.
Every lesson ends with a "Reflection Moment." I highly recommend a physical
notebook for this. There is something about putting pen to paper that forces
slower, deeper thinking. If you prefer digital, that’s fine — just make sure
it’s dedicated.
Your first entry? Answer these two questions: "Why am I really doing this?"
and "What does career success look like to me right now?
Be honest. No one is reading this but you.
Instructor: We’ve also included some optional tools in the lesson guide,
like an Application Tracker and tips on when to activate LinkedIn Premium.
But the most important "tool" is your time. Open your calendar right now and
block out 3 to 5 hours a week for the next 8 weeks. If it’s not on the calendar,
it’s just a wish. If it’s blocked out, it’s a commitment.
Instructor: Your Command Center is live. You’ve got your AI ready, your
folders built, your journal open, and your time blocked.
You are no longer "looking for a job." You are a career engineer, and your
system is online.
Next up, we’re heading into Module 1, Lesson 1, where we ask the big question:
Should you stay, or should you go? I’ll see you there.
(Visual: GHFE Logo animation + upbeat music.)