Smart Starts — How the JS-GPT Series Builds Your Career from the Ground Up
by Barry Morgan on 05/02/25
When it comes to launching your job search, most people start in the middle — polishing a resume, scrolling job boards, or asking friends if they’ve heard of any openings. But what if your job search started somewhere better?
What if it started with clarity?
That’s what the JS-GPT Series is designed to do. This collection of customized GPTs guides you through every phase of your career-building journey — from discovering your interests to preparing for interviews and ongoing development once you land the job. It's a digital toolkit that empowers you to think strategically, reflect deeply, and act confidently. And it starts with one essential question:
“What do I want to do?”
That’s where the JS-Interest Explorer comes in.
Why Start with the JS-Interest Explorer?
The JS-Interest Explorer isn’t just a warm-up activity — it’s the foundation of your entire job search strategy.
Most job seekers skip this step and head straight for the application process. But without clarity on what energizes you, where you thrive, or what kind of work aligns with your natural curiosity, you risk spending hours chasing roles that won’t fit — or worse, landing a job you’ll want to leave in six months.
This tool guides you through a thoughtful reflection process using questions about your hobbies, past achievements, ideal workday, and preferences around tasks and environments. From there, it helps you:
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Identify top interest themes
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Explore what kind of work energizes you
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Clarify what kind of environments help you do your best work
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Begin mapping career paths that align with your personality and purpose
It’s not about picking one perfect job — it’s about unlocking a range of roles and industries that make sense for you.
How to Use It
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Launch the JS-Interest Explorer from the Job Search Intro Menu
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Answer a short set of guided prompts
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Review the themes it generates
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Use those results as your lens for the next tools in the series — like resume writing, LinkedIn updates, and job board searches
Tip: Once you’ve run the Interest Explorer, save or export your output — it can become your personal mission statement, a guide for informational interviews, or even the foundation for your LinkedIn "About" section.
Why It Matters
Today’s hiring landscape values authenticity and alignment more than ever. Recruiters and employers aren’t just looking for skills — they want to hire people who are motivated, purpose-driven, and aligned with the work.
The JS-Interest Explorer helps you show up that way — not just on paper, but in conversation and connection.
