Career Runbook Template

= [CAREER-YYYY-MM-DD] Procedure Name
:description: Brief description
:revdate: YYYY-MM-DD

== Objective

What is the goal? Be specific and measurable.

== Timeline

[cols="1,2,2"]
|===
| Phase | Duration | Target Date

| Preparation
| X weeks
| YYYY-MM-DD

| Execution
| X weeks
| YYYY-MM-DD

| Follow-up
| X weeks
| YYYY-MM-DD
|===

== Phase 1: Preparation

=== 1.1 Research

* [ ] Research target companies/roles
* [ ] Understand market rates (levels.fyi, Glassdoor)
* [ ] Identify required skills vs current skills

=== 1.2 Materials

* [ ] Update resume with quantified achievements
* [ ] Update LinkedIn profile
* [ ] Prepare portfolio/GitHub
* [ ] Draft cover letter templates

=== 1.3 Network

* [ ] Identify contacts at target companies
* [ ] Reach out to former colleagues
* [ ] Schedule informational interviews

== Phase 2: Execution

=== 2.1 Applications

* [ ] Apply to target companies
* [ ] Track applications in spreadsheet
* [ ] Follow up after 1 week if no response

=== 2.2 Interviews

* [ ] Prepare STAR stories for behavioral questions
* [ ] Practice technical skills
* [ ] Research each company before interview
* [ ] Send thank-you emails within 24 hours

=== 2.3 Negotiation

* [ ] Do NOT give first number
* [ ] Have competing offers if possible
* [ ] Negotiate base, bonus, equity, start date
* [ ] Get final offer in writing

== Phase 3: Transition

=== 3.1 Resignation

* [ ] Give proper notice (2 weeks standard)
* [ ] Prepare resignation letter
* [ ] Plan knowledge transfer
* [ ] Return equipment

=== 3.2 Offboarding

* [ ] Document current work status
* [ ] Transfer passwords/access
* [ ] Collect references
* [ ] Update LinkedIn

== Validation

[%interactive]
* [ ] Have written offer with all details
* [ ] Start date confirmed
* [ ] Background check passed
* [ ] Resignation accepted

== Rollback

If offer falls through:
* Continue at current role
* Inform other opportunities of continued interest
* Analyze what went wrong

== Notes

Document lessons learned for future reference.