The Senior Signal Prompt
Using the "Ask vs. Reality" Framework to Show Real Expertise
Most technical posts feel like a user manual.
They show you how to use a tool, but not why it matters. They’re technically accurate but instantly forgettable.
They lack the one thing that separates a technician from an expert: wisdom.
But every now and then a post breaks that pattern. It doesn’t just show technical skill, it reveal real-world wisdom. It feels less like a tutorial and more like advice from a trusted mentor. This is what we call sending a Senior Signal.
The most effective way to send this signal is with the "Ask vs. Reality" Framework. It's a simple method for demonstrating you understand the business need behind the technical request.
Ben Rogojan’s aka.
is a master of this. His posts don't just teach you how to build a complex system; they teach you when not to.Let's look at one of his classic posts as our proof, and then I'll give you The Senior Signal Prompt so you can use this powerful framework yourself.
Here’s the prompt:
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