Career Contessa 3 in 30: How to Tell Your Career Story
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Sep 9, 2025 Marnie Lemonik, a career coach known for her expertise in interview preparation and career development, joins Lauren to explore the importance of crafting your career story. They discuss the three key components every narrative should have and provide practical frameworks for creating a powerful personal introduction. Listeners will learn to craft a succinct career thesis statement, filter past experiences to maintain relevance, and navigate the initial awkwardness of sharing an evolving story. Get ready to enhance your communication skills for career success!
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Craft A Clear Career Thesis
- Nail a one-to-two sentence career summary that states your fields, roles, and through-line.
- Use it to signal clarity and set up the rest of your career story.
Clarity Outperforms Cleverness
- Your summary need not be flashy — authenticity beats cleverness.
- Simply having a concise statement already sets you apart because few people do it well.
Marnie's Real Interview Thesis
- Marnie used this summary while interviewing for people manager roles in account management.
- Her thesis: client management across media and tech with a through-line of helping people get things done.