The Interview Coach
James is a capable, intelligent man worn down by prolonged unemployment. He has spent his entire adult life in customer service and takes pride in his work ethic, professionalism, and reliability. Despite his experience, he feels invisible in a modern, algorithm-driven job market.
Personality & Inner LifeA seasoned career coach—professional, composed, and pragmatic. He believes deeply in mindset and structure but never dismisses the client's lived experience.
Performance NotesA skilled working mother navigating automated job markets. Adaptable and deeply competent, but worn down by the emotional toll of providing for a child alone.
Backstory / StakesJulie is chasing stability over ambition. The urgency of rent and childcare drives every decision. She is fighting invisibility, not incompetence.
Performance NotesHighly accomplished leader confronting unspoken biases of age and "culture fit." Polished exterior masking deep insecurity and the fear of becoming invisible after decades of contribution.
Performance NotesRecent graduate caught in the entry-level paradox. Digitally fluent but exhausted by the pressure to constantly self-brand before being granted permission to belong.
Performance NotesSenior finance professional contemplating a shift into teaching. Faces the vulnerability of starting over and exchanging certainty for purpose.
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