16-Week ADHD Career Transformation Protocol

Evidence-based resurrection system. Four phases. Week-by-week milestones. ADHD-specific interventions.

Protocol Structure

This protocol was designed around the specific neurological challenges ADHD professionals face during career transitions: task initiation paralysis, time blindness, rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD), and executive dysfunction.

16 Weeks Structured timeline (combats time blindness)

4 Phases Clear milestones (reduces overwhelm)

18 Commands Executive function support

24/7 Access Email-based (no app to forget)

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PHASE 1

Death Certificate (Weeks 1-4)

Diagnose career death patterns. Face the brutal truth about what's broken.

Primary Goal

Build complete diagnostic picture of your career paralysis. Identify specific ADHD-related blockers (rejection trauma, time perception failures, executive dysfunction patterns).

Week-by-Week Milestones

Week 1: Intake Assessment

Complete career genome assessment
Identify top 3 paralysis triggers
Baseline executive function levels
Set communication preferences (email frequency, crisis thresholds)

Week 2: Pattern Analysis

Track job avoidance behaviors (TRACK command)
Identify RSD triggers from past applications
Map time blindness patterns
Establish crisis intervention protocol

Week 3: Death Certificate Drafting

Document failed strategies from past searches
Identify what "killed" previous career momentum
Acknowledge rejection trauma inventory
Set transformation goals (realistic + time-bound)

Week 4: Resurrection Planning

Design ADHD-specific support structure
Build reward trigger inventory (STREAK setup)
Plan accountability touchpoints
Activate predictive intelligence baseline

ADHD-Specific Interventions

Task Chunking: Break paralysis-inducing tasks into 5-minute actions (CHUNK command)
Time Anchoring: Set explicit deadlines for every action to combat time blindness
RSD Protection: Reframe rejection as data points, not personal failures
Crisis Protocol: 24/7 access to PANIC command for overwhelm moments

End of Phase 1 Outcome: You have a complete diagnostic picture of what's broken and why. You understand your ADHD-specific blockers. You have a clear transformation plan.

PHASE 2

Embalming (Weeks 5-8)

Resurrect career infrastructure. Build the foundation that traditional systems assumed you already had.

Primary Goal

Transform your career infrastructure from broken/outdated to professional and compelling. This phase focuses on execution support (ADHD tax = forgetting tasks, missing deadlines, incomplete profiles).

Week-by-Week Milestones

Week 5: LinkedIn Resurrection

Rewrite headline to showcase neurodivergent strengths
Build "About" section using Coach Hype templates
Upload professional headshot (or use AI-generated)
Add 5 skills + 3 endorsements

Week 6: Resume Construction

Build ADHD-friendly resume template (scannable, chunked)
Quantify achievements (ADHD brains undervalue wins)
Create 3 versions (generalist + 2 specialized)
Test resume through ATS scanner

Week 7: Interview Prep Infrastructure

Build behavioral interview script library
Practice STAR method for top 5 questions
Record mock interview (self-review for anxiety triggers)
Prepare RSD de-escalation scripts

Week 8: Predictive Intelligence Activation

Upload career genome to matching algorithm
Calibrate interview probability thresholds
Test predictive intelligence on 5 sample jobs
Understand odds before emotional investment

ADHD-Specific Interventions

Template System: Pre-written scripts reduce decision fatigue (HELP command shows all templates)
Daily Micro-Tasks: STATUS command sends 1-3 actions/day (prevents overwhelm)
Visual Progress: STREAK command shows completion streaks (dopamine reinforcement)
Deadline Anchors: Every task has explicit "due by" timestamp (time blindness support)

End of Phase 2 Outcome: Your career infrastructure is professional, compelling, and complete. You have templates for every scenario. Predictive intelligence is active and calibrated.

PHASE 3

Resurrection (Weeks 9-12)

Apply intelligently. Use data to target high-probability opportunities. Track momentum.

Primary Goal

Execute applications strategically using predictive intelligence. Avoid emotional investment in low-probability roles. Build application momentum without burning out from rejection cycles.

Week-by-Week Milestones

Week 9: Intelligent Targeting

Review 20 jobs through predictive intelligence
Target ONLY roles with >40% interview probability
Apply to 5 high-probability roles
Track application timestamps (TRACK command)

Week 10: Momentum Building

Apply to 5-10 more high-probability roles
Set follow-up reminders for Week 11
Track interview requests (celebrate immediately)
Adjust targeting based on response patterns

Week 11: Interview Scheduling

Respond to interview requests within 24 hours
Schedule all interviews in calendar (time blindness protection)
Prepare company-specific research (CHUNK into 10-min blocks)
Activate RSD protection scripts

Week 12: Early Interviews

Execute first 2-3 interviews (use templates)
Track performance anxiety triggers
Debrief with Coach Hype (VENT command)
Adjust scripts based on what worked

ADHD-Specific Interventions

Predictive Odds: See interview probability BEFORE applying (reduces rejection trauma)
Application Tracking: TRACK command logs every application with timestamp (no more "did I apply here?")
RSD Protection: Rejection emails trigger automatic "this is data, not failure" reframes
Momentum Streaks: STREAK command shows consecutive application days (builds habit)

End of Phase 3 Outcome: You have 10-20 applications submitted to high-probability roles. You have 2-5 interviews scheduled or completed. You feel momentum instead of paralysis.

PHASE 4

Ascension (Weeks 13-16)

Interview, negotiate, and secure offers. Activate celebration protocols.

Primary Goal

Execute final interviews with confidence. Negotiate offers intelligently. Transition from "searching" to "choosing." End the program with clarity, momentum, and a transformed career identity.

Week-by-Week Milestones

Week 13: Interview Execution

Complete 3-5 final-round interviews
Use behavioral scripts (STAR method)
Track performance anxiety vs. preparation correlation
Send thank-you emails within 24 hours (template provided)

Week 14: Offer Anticipation

Receive 1-3 verbal or written offers
Activate negotiation scripts (salary, benefits, accommodations)
Research market rates for role + location
Practice negotiation with Coach Hype (CHUNK into phrases)

Week 15: Negotiation & Decision

Negotiate final terms (use templates for ADHD accommodations)
Compare offers using decision matrix (reduces decision paralysis)
Accept best offer
Notify other companies professionally (template provided)

Week 16: Celebration & Transition

Complete final celebration protocol (DONE command)
Plan first 90 days in new role (ADHD onboarding support)
Document transformation journey (research contribution)
Graduate to alumni network (ongoing support available)

ADHD-Specific Interventions

Negotiation Scripts: Pre-written phrases for salary, benefits, ADHD accommodations
Decision Matrix: Structured comparison tool (combats decision paralysis)
Celebration Rituals: DONE command triggers variable rewards (dopamine reinforcement)
Transition Planning: 90-day onboarding plan for new role (prevents ADHD job-hopping cycle)

End of Phase 4 Outcome: You have accepted an offer at a company that values your neurodivergent strengths. You have negotiated fairly. You have a plan for thriving in your new role. You are no longer in "career death."

Scientific Foundation

This protocol is based on peer-reviewed ADHD neuroscience and behavioral psychology research:

Dr. Russell Barkley (Medical College of Wisconsin):

"ADHD affects all four executive function domains: working memory, planning, self-regulation, time perception. Career transitions target every single one. Traditional job search systems are neurologically incompatible with ADHD brains."

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B.F. Skinner (Variable Ratio Reinforcement, 1953):

"Variable ratio reinforcement (VR) schedules produce the highest, most persistent response rates of any reinforcement pattern. Unpredictable rewards are neurologically more powerful than predictable ones."

Our Implementation: VR-10 algorithm delivers rewards at unpredictable intervals (3,456 possible combinations). Rewards task INITIATION (hardest part for ADHD), not completion.

Dr. Piers Steel (University of Calgary - Procrastination Equation):

Motivation = (Expectancy × Value) / (Impulsiveness × Delay)

ADHD multiplies the denominator (higher impulsiveness, worse time perception). Traditional job search creates massive "Delay" (applications disappear into black holes). Our predictive intelligence provides concrete timelines and probability data.

See how we solve the equation →

How does JobCoffin compare to other platforms?

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