![]() ![]() Remember, a “humble brag” plays better here than cockiness. Instead, focus on a skill that relates closely to the job to which you are applying, and present it in a testimonial fashion. ![]() ![]() Your “golden skill:” Employers aren’t swayed by a candidate who over-emphasizes skills across the board.Make sure to weave this in in a way that fits in with the overall narrative of your career. In speaking directly to a potential flaw or shortcoming that may otherwise be unaddressed, you come across as self-aware and proactive. Recruiters usually pick up on these things, however, they may not give you another chance to address it in the interview. Maybe you have a gap in your work history, or you left a job shortly after starting it. This is your chance to address anything you might feel less than confident about on your resumé or application. The “cuff:” I call this one the cuff, because you want it to come across as “off the cuff.” That is, you want it to be short and sweet.Focus on a story from childhood or a meaningful moment of clarity that helped stir in you the drive to follow your particular career path. In telling your story, you should focus on the why that put you in that interview room, and give a compelling narrative trajectory to your career history. This is your chance to show them that they are dealing with someone with drive and direction. Your story: How you tell your story will show the interviewer that you’re not just applying to jobs at random and counting your blessings that you got an interview. ![]()
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