Weaving Your Story into Your Career Docs

In my work, integrating personal stories into career documents can significantly elevate a candidate's profile. Recently, I had a conversation with a client who had faced a life-threatening diagnosis several years ago.

Reflecting on his experience, he remarked, "𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪." This insight underscored the importance of resilience in our professional journeys.

We can add depth and authenticity by subtly interweaving elements from impactful moments into resumes and LinkedIn profiles. It allows potential employers to gain insight into the character and determination that drive a candidate's success.

Everyone has a unique story to tell, and by leveraging the power of storytelling, we can create career documents that not only highlight professional achievements but also convey personal growth and resilience. It is part of my intake process, which I genuinely enjoy, added insights that reveal the how and why of my client's professional journey: 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁.