CareerCast by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Make Your Career Story a Call to Action

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Mar 21, 2025
Anjali Sharma, a corporate consultant and storytelling expert, dives into how effective narratives can transform your job search. She reveals strategies to craft a career story that creates a magnetic pull for hiring managers. Discover the power of emotional storytelling to forge connections and learn how to present data through compelling narratives. Anjali shares tips on revitalizing your storytelling energy and tailoring your narrative to make it resonate with potential employers. Get ready to turn your career journey into an irresistible call to action!
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ADVICE

Strategic Storytelling for Interviews

  • Research the company and role you're interviewing for.
  • Use this information to develop a strategic point of view, even if you don't know the specific interviewer.
ANECDOTE

Focusing on Company Needs

  • A marketing professional interviewing in Switzerland used her knowledge of the company's need for measurement in communications.
  • This strategic approach helped her land the job.
INSIGHT

The Power of Emotional Description

  • Describing emotions, not displaying them, demonstrates cognitive empathy.
  • Make the interviewer feel seen, heard, and valued by acknowledging their goals.
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