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Career Contessa

Storytelling for Job Search Success

Apr 9, 2024

Laura Fravel, an executive speaker coach, discusses the importance of storytelling in job search success. She highlights the neuroscience behind storytelling, navigating layoffs positively, empowering self-narratives, and mastering public speaking through pausing. Learn how to frame experiences authentically and turn weaknesses into strengths through compelling narratives.

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Quick takeaways

Crafting impactful professional stories involves structuring narratives with a beginning, middle, and end to captivate audiences.

Storytelling is a potent communication tool rooted in human evolution, eliciting strong emotional and cognitive responses.

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Importance of Storytelling in Job Search

Storytelling plays a crucial role in job search success, often outweighing qualifications. Effective storytelling enables candidates to be memorable, showcase their value, and engage potential employers. It differentiates individuals by conveying skills and experiences in a compelling narrative rather than just stating facts. Anecdotes about overcoming challenges and showcasing authenticity enhance storytelling impact, leading to better career opportunities.

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Introduction

2min

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The Power of Storytelling in Career Success

14min

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Navigating Layoffs for Career Growth

2min

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Crafting Empowering Self-Narratives

3min

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Mastering Public Speaking Through the Power of Pausing

3min

It’s not the most qualified person who gets the job, but the best storyteller! Learn how to become a more effective storyteller for job search success with executive speaker coach, Laura Fravel. You’ll learn:

Why storytelling works better than other communication types
Tips for becoming a more effective storyteller
How to focus on your future, not your past
The importance of the stories you tell yourself.

Show Notes

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Story Circles: https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/behavior-based-interview-questions/

Job Search Academy: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/how-to-land-the-job-by-targeting-your-dream-company1/

Guest Resources:

Laura Fravel website: https://laurafravel.com/

Laura Fravel LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurafravel/

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