You're aiming to impress in job interviews. How can you use storytelling to captivate your audience?

Storytelling is a skill anyone can master. Yes, even you! It’s not just for copywriters and experts. **The Secret:**?Creating connections through storytelling is a powerful skill. Show you care about them. Every conversation I have helps at least 1 person win or learn from my experience. I learned it with practice, and you can too. Stories makes the interviewer feel an emotion that tells WHY you are the right FIT. There is energy exchange that happens when you explain a situation. Use the STAR method. Remember, It’s not about boasting or listing achievements; it’s about expressing value. Let your story speak to your audience! ??

I think it is important to be attentive throughout our careers, observing what happens around us and collecting experiences we encounter for future use. These situations can later serve as powerful story examples. Some call them ‘reflection moments.’ Make it a habit to write them down, perhaps in a Notes app or journal. These experiences provide authentic, relatable examples that illustrate what we’ve gone through and how we’ve applied theory to practice, and can be used during interviews or presentations.

Combine the following: - the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) - Share a real-life story where you solved a tough problem - Talk about a time when you made a mistake, what you learned from it, and how it made you a better professional

As a mentor and career coach, I recommend being authentic during job interviews. Focus on crafting stories that reflect the skills required for the role and match the company’s culture. Share examples that showcase your problem-solving abilities and personal growth, ensuring your narrative stays relevant and targeted to the job. Additionally, keep your responses concise and engaging to maintain the interviewer’s interest while effectively communicating your value. Authenticity and clear alignment with the role will leave a lasting impression.

Have a clear structure and customize your story to the requirements and vocabulary of the job description. People from the same tribe understand each other better and speak alike. The more similarities and the more you can prove with facts, figures, and examples that you have done already what is expected from you, the better your changes.