comparejobs · Business & Productivity

Configuration

Read .jobops/config.json. If missing, stop with:

JOBOPS NOT CONFIGURED Run /jobops:setup to initialize your workspace.

Use config.directories.<key> for all file paths in this skill. Use config.preferences.cultural_profile if this skill generates resume-style content. Use config.preferences.default_jurisdiction if this skill has jurisdiction-sensitive logic (crisis/legal skills accept --jurisdiction=<ISO-3166-2> to override).

Your Task

Compare 2-4 assessment files produced by /assessjob (one per application folder under {config.directories.applications_root}) to analyze candidate performance across different roles, identify patterns, and provide strategic hiring recommendations.

Each {{ARGn}} is the application slug ({Company}_{Role}_{Date}) whose assessment should be compared. The skill loads {applications_root}/{{ARGn}}/assessment/assessment.md for each slug.

WORKFLOW ARCHITECTURE

Phase 1 (Parallel batch):   Load all 2-4 assessment files simultaneously
Phase 2 (Sequential):       Extract and normalize scoring data
Phase 3 (Sequential):       Perform comparative analysis + strategic insights
Phase 4 (Sequential):       Generate report → Save

Dependency Rules:

All assessment file reads are INDEPENDENT - load in single parallel batch
Extraction can begin as soon as all files are loaded
Analysis and report are sequential cognitive work

PROGRESS TRACKING (MANDATORY)

Before starting any work, create all tasks for user visibility:

#	Task Subject	activeForm
1	Load assessment files	Loading assessment files
2	Extract and normalize scoring data	Extracting and normalizing scoring data
3	Perform comparative analysis	Performing comparative analysis across assessments
4	Generate strategic insights	Generating strategic insights and recommendations
5	Create comparison report	Creating comprehensive comparison report
6	Save comparison report	Saving comparison report

Task Update Rules:

Mark each task in_progress BEFORE starting work on it
Mark each task completed AFTER finishing it

YAML FRONT MATTER

Prepend the comparison output with:

---
assessments:
  - {{ARG1}}
  - {{ARG2}}
  # Append {{ARG3}} and {{ARG4}} if provided
generated_by: /comparejobs
generated_on: <ISO8601 timestamp>
output_type: assessment_comparison
status: draft
version: 1.0
---

Replace the placeholder comment with the additional assessment filenames you compare. Insert before the report heading and update on reruns.

PHASE 1: LOAD INPUTS (Parallel batch)

Task: Mark task 1 in_progress.

Read ALL assessment files in a single parallel batch using multiple Read tool calls:

{config.directories.applications_root}/{{ARG1}}/assessment/assessment.md
{config.directories.applications_root}/{{ARG2}}/assessment/assessment.md
{config.directories.applications_root}/{{ARG3}}/assessment/assessment.md (if provided)
{config.directories.applications_root}/{{ARG4}}/assessment/assessment.md (if provided)

CRITICAL: Use parallel Read tool calls for all files in a single message. Do NOT read them sequentially.

Task: Mark task 1 completed.

PHASE 2: EXTRACT DATA

Task: Mark task 2 in_progress.

Extract key information from each assessment:

Candidate Information: Name, role applied for, company
Scoring Breakdown: Detailed scores by category (Technical Skills, Experience, Responsibilities, Achievements, Education, Cultural Fit)
Strengths & Gaps: Key strengths and areas of concern
Hiring Recommendations: Final recommendations and rationale
Assessment Date: When evaluation was conducted
Overall scores and ratings

Task: Mark task 2 completed.

PHASE 3: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

3.1 Score Comparison

Task: Mark task 3 in_progress.

Conduct multi-dimensional comparison across:

Score Comparison

Overall scores and rankings
Category-wise performance patterns
Consistency across different role requirements
Score distribution and variance analysis

Role Suitability Analysis

Best-fit roles based on skill alignment
Transferable skills across positions
Role-specific strengths and limitations
Growth trajectory implications

Competitive Positioning

Relative candidate strengths
Market positioning against role requirements
Differentiation factors
Risk/reward profiles

Pattern Recognition

Consistent performance areas
Recurring gaps or concerns
Cultural fit trends
Experience leverage opportunities

Task: Mark task 3 completed.

3.2 Strategic Insights

Task: Mark task 4 in_progress.

Analyze deeper implications:

Career Trajectory: How roles complement candidate's progression
Skill Development: Areas for professional growth
Market Positioning: How candidate compares across different markets/roles
Strategic Recommendations: Optimal role selection and negotiation insights

Task: Mark task 4 completed.

PHASE 4: REPORT AND SAVE

4.1 Create Comprehensive Comparison Report

Task: Mark task 5 in_progress.

# Job Assessment Comparison Report
**Analysis Date:** [Date]
**Assessments Compared:** [Number] assessments across [Number] roles/companies

## Executive Summary
[2-3 sentence overview highlighting key findings and strategic recommendations]

## Assessment Overview

| Assessment | Role | Company | Overall Score | Recommendation | Date |
|------------|------|---------|---------------|-----------------|------|
| {{ARG1}} | [Role] | [Company] | [Score]/100 | [Recommendation] | [Date] |
| {{ARG2}} | [Role] | [Company] | [Score]/100 | [Recommendation] | [Date] |
| {{ARG3}} | [Role] | [Company] | [Score]/100 | [Recommendation] | [Date] |
| {{ARG4}} | [Role] | [Company] | [Score]/100 | [Recommendation] | [Date] |

## Detailed Score Comparison

### Overall Performance Rankings
1. **[Highest Scoring Role]**: [Score]/100 - [Company] - [Brief rationale]
2. **[Second Highest]**: [Score]/100 - [Company] - [Brief rationale]
3. **[Third]**: [Score]/100 - [Company] - [Brief rationale]
4. **[Lowest]**: [Score]/100 - [Company] - [Brief rationale]

### Category Performance Analysis

#### Technical Skills & Competencies
| Role/Company | Required Skills | Preferred Skills | Total | Analysis |
|--------------|-----------------|-------------------|-------|----------|
| [Role 1] | [X]/15 | [X]/10 | [X]/25 | [Strength/Gap summary] |
| [Role 2] | [X]/15 | [X]/10 | [X]/25 | [Strength/Gap summary] |

**Key Insights:**
- [Consistent technical strengths across roles]
- [Skills gaps that appear across multiple assessments]
- [Role-specific technical advantages]

#### Experience & Background
| Role/Company | Years | Industry | Role-Specific | Total | Analysis |
|--------------|-------|----------|---------------|-------|----------|
| [Role 1] | [X]/10 | [X]/10 | [X]/5 | [X]/25 | [Experience alignment] |
| [Role 2] | [X]/10 | [X]/10 | [X]/5 | [X]/25 | [Experience alignment] |

**Key Insights:**
- [Best experience matches and why]
- [Experience transfer opportunities]

#### Key Responsibilities Alignment
| Role/Company | Primary Duties | Scope & Complexity | Total | Analysis |
|--------------|----------------|--------------------|-------|----------|
| [Role 1] | [X]/12 | [X]/8 | [X]/20 | [Responsibility match] |
| [Role 2] | [X]/12 | [X]/8 | [X]/20 | [Responsibility match] |

#### Achievements & Impact Performance
| Role/Company | Quantifiable Results | Innovation/Leadership | Total | Analysis |
|--------------|---------------------|----------------------|-------|----------|
| [Role 1] | [X]/10 | [X]/5 | [X]/15 | [Impact potential] |
| [Role 2] | [X]/10 | [X]/5 | [X]/15 | [Impact potential] |

#### Cultural Fit Analysis
| Role/Company | Communication | Values Alignment | Total | Analysis |
|--------------|---------------|-------------------|-------|----------|
| [Role 1] | [X]/3 | [X]/2 | [X]/5 | [Cultural fit assessment] |
| [Role 2] | [X]/3 | [X]/2 | [X]/5 | [Cultural fit assessment] |

## Strategic Analysis

### Candidate Strengths Across Roles
- [Strength 1]: Evidence from [X] assessments
- [Strength 2]: Consistent high scoring in [category]
- [Strength 3]: Competitive advantage

### Recurring Gaps & Development Areas
- [Gap 1]: Identified in [X] assessments, requiring [development approach]
- [Gap 2]: Could limit success in [specific contexts]

### Role-Specific Advantages
#### Best Fit: [Role Name] at [Company]
- **Why it's the strongest match**: [Detailed reasoning]
- **Score advantage**: [X] points higher than average
- **Success probability**: [High/Medium/Low] with rationale

#### Alternative Strong Fit: [Role Name] at [Company]
- **Positioning rationale**: [Why second choice]
- **Trade-offs**: [What candidate gives up vs. top choice]

### Market Positioning Insights
- **Salary negotiation position**: [Strong/Moderate/Weak]
- **Competitive advantage**: [Unique value propositions]

## Interview Strategy Comparison

### Common Interview Focus Areas
- [Focus Area 1]: [Why important across roles]
- [Focus Area 2]: [Validation needed]

### Role-Specific Interview Priorities
#### [Role 1] - [Company 1]
- **Must validate**: [Specific areas]
- **Opportunity to highlight**: [Strongest areas]
- **Risk mitigation**: [Address concerns]

## Strategic Recommendations

### Optimal Strategy
1. **Primary Target**: [Role/Company] - [Reasoning]
2. **Secondary Option**: [Role/Company] - [Reasoning]
3. **Development Play**: [Role/Company] - [Reasoning]

### Negotiation Positioning
- **Strongest negotiating position**: [Role]
- **Compensation expectations**: [Insights]

### Risk Management
- **Highest risk scenario**: [Role/situation]
- **Mitigation strategies**: [Approaches]

## Implementation Roadmap

### Immediate Actions (Next 2 weeks)
1. [Specific action]
2. [Interview preparation focus]
3. [Research or networking]

### Medium-term Development (Next 3-6 months)
1. [Skill development]
2. [Experience building]

### Long-term Career Planning (6-18 months)
1. [Strategic role progression]
2. [Professional development]

## Appendix
### Assessment Scoring Summary
[Detailed table showing all scores across all categories]

### Key Evidence Mapping
[Cross-reference of major claims/achievements across assessments]

Task: Mark task 5 completed.

4.2 Save Comparison Report

Task: Mark task 6 in_progress.

Save the comparative analysis to: {config.directories.career_analysis}/comparison_{YYYYMMDD}_{slug}.md, where {slug} is built from the companies being compared, lowercased and joined with _vs_ (e.g., google_vs_meta, or google_vs_meta_vs_amazon for 3+).

Task: Mark task 6 completed.

Usage Guidelines

When to Use This Command

Candidate is applying to multiple roles simultaneously
Need to prioritize multiple opportunities
Strategic career planning and role selection
Comparative analysis for negotiation positioning
Understanding transferable skills across roles
Identifying consistent patterns in assessments

Best Practices

Minimum 2 assessments: Ensure meaningful comparison
Recent assessments: Use assessments from similar time periods
Diverse roles: Compare different role types/companies for insights
Complete analysis: Don't skip sections - full analysis provides best insights
Evidence-based: Reference specific scores and evidence from assessments
Strategic focus: Emphasize actionable insights and recommendations

Limitations

Comparisons only as good as underlying assessment quality
Cultural fit may vary significantly by company even for similar roles
Market conditions may change between assessment dates
Candidate preferences and priorities not captured in assessments

Example Usage

claude /comparejobs JLL_VP_Office_Leasing_2025-09-25 Canerector_Vice_President_Real_Estate_2025-09-26

(Each argument is an application slug under {config.directories.applications_root}.)