03/18/2024

Telling Stories in Job Interviews

It's one of the best ways to relate to the interviewer

Some of my friends and clients are seeking new employment now, either by choice or with a nudge from their companies.

A few weeks ago, I was giving job-interview tips on Zoom to my client and friend Megan (not her real name), a mid-to-high-level leader with years of solid experience. I asked her to tell me a business or personal story that would impress a recruiter.

She went quiet. I could see her getting a little bit frustrated before she said, "I don’t have any stories. I can’t remember anything that would work in a job interview."

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