Communicating your Career Story to Hiring Managers

“Once upon a time there was a (CFO/CPA/salesperson/etc) who defied all odds and broke the company records…”

There’s an art to good storytelling, and it’s one you should hone as you search for a new role. Being able to tell your story to interviewers and hiring managers is essential to winning their attention and favor.

Good storytelling is brief and succinct, without a lot of fluff. It has a plot and makes a point. And you’re at the center of it all.

As a recruiter working with job seekers every day, I see firsthand how successful good storytelling can be.

Think of yourself as the protagonist at the center of the story about your career. What’s the plot arc? Where have you triumphed? Learned hard lessons? Grown and matured? Don’t forget the context behind all these “experiences”. Properly woven together, your career story can prove compelling and your presence desirable.