Turning Accomplishmentsinto

StoriesPresented by

Trisha Griffin-Carty

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Objectives

Sharpen accomplishment “stories” for greater impact on interviews

Prepare, practice and receive feedback on content and delivery

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Why stories?

Focused, concise Clear, easy to follow Real life examples Logic plus emotion More engaging than reciting facts People remember stories !

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What’s your story?

Choose an activity/interest you enjoy Examples: sport, hobby, volunteer work,

recent book/movie, favorite restaurant/ vacation spot

How did you get involved? What do you enjoy about this activity? Why should I try it? (Benefit)

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Observations, insights

Impressions Specific details Impact on interviews

Ownership = confidence!

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Delivery Tips

Non-verbal Posture Eye contact Facial expressions Gestures Movement Space

Vocal Tone - emotion Pace - speed Volume- degree of

loudness Inflection - pitch Timing – impact Enthusiasm - interest

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“It’s all about them”

Interviewer’s agenda Job requirements Candidate skills and accomplishments Value added “Fit” with culture

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Fast forward

What do you want the interviewer… to know? to think to feel? to remember?

What impression do you want to create?

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Accomplishment statements

Theme: Problem/situation:

Action:

Results:

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The rest of the story?

Setting: time & place

Characters: roles/actions

Plot: sequence of events, twists and turns

Resolution: short and long term outcomes/changes; people or areas impacted; new procedures, policies, etc.

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Details tell the story

“selected to…” “….for the first time…” “corporate-wide effort…” “ …multi-phases…” “stakes were high…” “…extremely visible project…” “…an international/global team/initiative”

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Transitions: signposts

“ What was surprising…” “ …and then….” “ However, the customer/colleague,

thought…” “When I look back now…” “The interesting thing…” “Everything was going smoothly until…”

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“When good stories go bad…”

Too much (or too little) detail Lack of focus; purpose unclear Vague, undefined story line, Characters not developed Flat delivery “Winging it”

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Leave nothing to chance

Think like a storyteller Recognize the power of practice Assess feedback and revise

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Accomplishments to stories

After all…it’s your story…

What will you do next?