April 26, 2018 • 2 minute read • by Saeed
Want to up your job interview game? Learn how to tell your story.
Step 1: Start by asking a few ‘Origin Story’ questions by going back in time (pro tip: ask your mom the same questions):
- What have I always gravitated towards naturally?
- What activities did I lose myself in?
- What did I talk about all the time?
- What did I love to read?
Step 2: Extract key themes to ‘discover’ your true self.
Step 3: Connect these discoveries with what you do now or want to do.
Step 4: Look at job openings with this new perspective.
Step 5: Look for jobs that reconnect you to these early ‘values.’
Step 6: In the interview, connect a story from your past to the role you are applying for in the present and connect the two to show why you are the right fit.
Step 7: Sign offer letter.
Good luck.
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