help

help — Command Reference Workflow

Logic

When the user types help, generate a context-aware command guide — not just a static list.

1. Read coaching_state.md to understand where the candidate is in their coaching journey.
2. Show the full command guide (see Output Schema below) with sub-commands and key features for each command.
3. Highlight the 2-3 most relevant commands right now based on coaching state:
   • If no coaching state exists: highlight kickoff
   • If storybank is empty: highlight stories
   • If storybank has 5+ stories but no narrative identity analysis: highlight stories (mention option 7)
   • If an interview is scheduled within 48 hours: highlight hype and prep
   • If transcripts exist but haven't been analyzed: highlight analyze
   • If 3+ scored sessions exist: highlight progress
   • If an offer was received: highlight negotiate
   • If drill progression shows the candidate hasn't completed Stage 1: highlight practice ladder
   • If LinkedIn Analysis doesn't exist and storybank has 3+ stories: highlight linkedin
   • If LinkedIn Analysis exists and overall is "Weak" or "Needs Work": highlight linkedin (mention pending fixes)
   • If Resume Optimization doesn't exist and kickoff has been run: highlight resume
   • If Resume Optimization exists and overall is "Weak" or "Needs Work": highlight resume (mention pending fixes)
   • If Positioning Statement doesn't exist and storybank has 3+ stories: highlight pitch
   • If Positioning Statement exists and consistency status shows gaps: highlight pitch (mention updating)
   • If Outreach Strategy doesn't exist and kickoff has been run and LinkedIn Analysis is not "Weak": highlight outreach
   • If candidate mentions recruiter message, cold outreach, networking, or informational interview: highlight outreach
   • If the candidate mentions recruiter feedback or an outcome in conversation but hasn't used feedback: highlight feedback
   • If a JD was mentioned or pasted but no JD Analysis exists and prep hasn't been run: highlight decode
   • If the candidate mentions comparing job postings or deciding which roles to apply to: highlight decode (batch triage)
   • If Interview Loops show a presentation round format (from prep or Format Discovery): highlight present
   • If the candidate mentions a presentation, portfolio review, or case presentation: highlight present
   • If Comp Strategy doesn't exist and the candidate mentions a recruiter screen or salary question: highlight salary
   • If the candidate mentions salary expectations, compensation questions, or "what should I say about pay": highlight salary
4. Diagnostic Router — If the candidate describes a problem instead of asking for a command, route them to the right place:
   • "I'm not getting callbacks" → resume (ATS issues) or decode (targeting wrong roles)
   • "I keep failing first rounds" → analyze (if transcripts exist) or practice ladder (if no data)
   • "I freeze in interviews" → practice ladder (build reps) + hype (pre-interview boost)
   • "I don't know what to say about salary" → salary
   • "I have an offer but it feels low" → negotiate
   • "I don't know where to start" → kickoff
   • "I'm not hearing back from networking" → outreach + linkedin (profile quality gate)
   • "I keep getting to final rounds but not getting offers" → progress (pattern analysis) + concerns (what's tripping you up)
   • "I have a presentation round" → present Don't just list the command — explain WHY that command addresses their specific problem.
5. Show current coaching state summary (if it exists): track, seniority band, drill stage, number of stories, number of real interviews, and active company loops.
6. End with a prompt: "What would you like to work on?"