A friend just sent a link to an article on the use of stories in the job search. The link is https://sales.theladders.com/career-advice/life-story-boring. It is a quick read and basically encourages job seekers to think about their story and use it during an interview process.
I agree whole-heartedly but here are a couple of tips to keep in mind. The story should be short. My suggestion is about 2 minutes, no more. It is amazing how much you can say in 2 minutes when prepared so that your comments are focused.
Don't worry about bragging on what a great job you did on a project. The interview process is a time when you should feel free to talk about your accomplishments. Sometimes working with another person to get the story out and polished is the best tact. We don't always recognize the good stories; we think they are just run of the mill but a friend will let you know what really resonates.
Remember when the interviewer says "Tell me about a time when....", she is asking for a story so give her one.
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