The GAP2IT™ Method
- G — Goals: target role, success criteria, job‑ad decoding
- A — Assessment: skills baseline; résumé/LinkedIn audit
- P — Pathway: tailored roadmap & portfolio plan
- 2 — Two Layers: Skill‑building (SQL, ADO/TFS, SDLC/Agile) + Story‑building (positioning, proof points)
- IT — Integration & Transition: résumé/LinkedIn revamp, interview drills, job‑search system
Structure (6–8 weeks)
Core (Weeks 0–6)
- Week 0: Onboarding, tools access
- Week 1: Role clarity & positioning
- Week 2: ADO/TFS + SQL foundations
- Week 3: Portfolio artefacts (accessibility mini‑project; BA deliverables)
- Week 4: Résumé & LinkedIn clinic
- Week 5: Interview mastery (behavioural + scenario + tool demo)
- Week 6: Job search system (tracker, outreach, negotiation prep)
Premium (Weeks 7–8)
Simulation sprint in an ADO sandbox + extra mocks. Seeded backlog, defects, test cases, sprint report — portfolio‑quality artefacts.
Delivery & Support
Cohorts of 20–30. Two 90‑min live sessions/week + office hours; 2–3h async. Replays within 72h (mini‑task required for attendance). Peer pods, community forum, rubrics, and checklists keep you moving.
Reference letters (integrity first)
Eligibility requires attendance, deliverables, mock‑interview readiness, and sprint quality. Letters describe observed contributions only and are not guaranteed or purchasable.