Who are your unsung heroes? Do they know the pivotal roles they've played in your life? As#narrativepractitioners, we encourage clients to reflect on their lived experience. Reflecting on past choices, big events and roads not taken can light the way for moving forward.
Let's consider carpool karaoke, but for our careers. Hear me out. Late Show host James Corden has a regular segment in which he invites celebrities to drive around with him singing in cars. Today, I watched as Paul McCartney returned to his childhood town of Liverpool to do just that.
Why aren't we using the right tools for the job when we're#JobSearching? "I always bomb those situational questions in interviews. I get caught up in trying to sound legit and professional, like on my LinkedIn." We call this resume babble. Phrases like 'strategic managerial experience' or 'proven ability to' or 'which resulted in'. Strong, clear and concise wording on a resume is key, when used in the right context, with proof to back it up.
Are you ready? Are your tools updated and streamlined?Are you presenting the best version of...well...you?I was helping a client last week apply to their #DreamJob. Using #narrative practices, we updated their decade-old resume and created a video application. It was...
Why do we keep things that don't fit well? #Minimalismis trendy right now. Think of how many#CutTheClutterposts are out there. The messages: only keep what sparks joy. Make sure everything you own is functional or loved. Less stuff means more space and time for things you actually want. I was thinking about this #JobSearchparallel as a client told me the top 3 things they love & hate about their current resume.