scoping-interview

Creates a structured YAML file of job search preferences and constraints from a guided interview.

5|1|Updated Jan 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shindo107/job-coach-and-scout --skill scoping-interview
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Skill: scoping-interview
Source: https://github.com/shindo107/job-coach-and-scout/tree/main/.claude/skills/scoping-interview
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shindo107/job-coach-and-scout --skill scoping-interview

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Capture your job search preferences through a conversational interview that generates a constraints.yaml with salary, location, role preferences, and dealbreakers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Conducts a 10-15 question interview to elicit job search preferences.
  • Creates constraints.yaml with salary, location, role preferences, and dealbreakers for downstream tailoring.
  • Loads and references your Resume Corpus to inform follow-up workflows, such as tailoring and market scouting.

Quick Start

Initiate a scoping-interview to capture your salary, location, role preferences, and dealbreakers, and save them to constraints.yaml.

Frequently Asked Questions about scoping-interview

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I capture job search preferences like salary and location in a structured format?

A guided scoping interview captures your salary, location, role preferences, and dealbreakers through conversational questions, then exports them directly into a structured constraints.yaml file for downstream tailoring.

What is constraints.yaml used for in job-search planning?

Constraints.yaml stores your structured job search preferences, including compensation ranges and preferred locations, serving as the input configuration for downstream resume tailoring and market scouting workflows.

How do I define salary ranges and dealbreakers for my job search?

You define salary ranges and dealbreakers by completing a guided 10-15 question interview that elicits your specific job search preferences and automatically structures them into a constraints.yaml file.

Does the scoping interview work with my existing Resume Corpus?

Yes, the scoping interview loads and references your Resume Corpus data to inform follow-up workflows, ensuring your captured job search preferences align with your existing professional background.

Can I use constraints.yaml for market scouting and resume tailoring?

Yes, constraints.yaml generated from the interview is specifically designed to load contextual data from the Resume Corpus and feed into downstream market scouting and resume tailoring workflows.

How many questions are in the job search scoping interview?

The scoping interview consists of a concise 10-15 question sequence designed to efficiently capture your job search preferences, including role targets, location constraints, and compensation requirements.