How to Land the Job and Nail the Interview w/ Jule Kim | Ep 388
The Futur with Chris Do
Stand Out by Showing Personality
Jule shares a VC presentation example where creative storytelling and personality won the job over a safe approach.
Chris Do talks with executive coach Jule Kim about why so many professionals can’t land interviews—and how to change that. Jule breaks down how applicant-tracking systems work, the mistakes most people make with their resumes, and her PIRAI framework for telling clear, impactful stories in interviews.
What You’ll Learn:
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How to make your resume pass automated filters
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Why “spray and pray” job applications don’t work
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The design mistakes that ruin creative resumes
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How to use Jule’s PIRAI framework to stand out in interviews
Timestamps
(00:00) - Intro
(02:23) - How ATS systems filter out your resume
(05:46) - Why the “spray and pray” approach fails
(06:55) - Inside Amazon’s hiring loop and “Raising the Bar”
(09:47) - Tailoring your resume like SEO for job descriptions
(13:00) - The resume design mistakes that kill your chances
(16:39) - Showing authenticity and personality in your application
(19:58) - Real story – landing a VC job by leaning into uniqueness
(31:28) - Replacing STAR with PIRAI
(33:37) - PIRAI example – how automation saved 70% of company time
(39:50) - How to answer “Are you a team player?” with specifics
(46:39) - Building your story bank and practicing effectively
(52:18) - Key takeaways + final thoughts
Check out today's guest, Jule Kim:
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Executive Coach Jule Kim : https://adviceactually.com/
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