March 3rd, 2008
Create Your Professional Success Stories – Part One
Just about every woman I’ve worked with has told me she doesn’t know how to “sell herself” to prospective employers. She’s uneasy about how to go about discussing her skills and successes in a confident proactive manner. In short, she’s unsure how to communicate her value to future employers, colleagues and even herself.
For some women, this stumbling block feels insurmountable and they abandon any hope of changing jobs or careers because they find the prospect of having to sell themselves too intimidating
It doesn’t have to be this way! I’ve helped each of my clients develop comfortable language with which to promote themselves and their achievements in a positive, truthful, confident manner.
I want to help you do the same. The key is to develop your success stories. The power activity in this chapter will help you do just that.
Success stories are essential because they bring the skills you claim you have to life. They paint a vivid picture so that others can easily grasp the points you’re conveying about yourself.
People love to hear stories, especially real-life stories. I’m convinced this is why reality shows are so popular. Everyone wants a sneak peak into another person’s life.
Your success stories will serve you in a variety of ways. You’ll find you can use your success stories in multiple settings, including when you are:
- Interviewing for a Job
- Applying for a Promotion
- Negotiating a Pay Raise
- Networking in a Professional Setting
- Building Your Resume
- Enhancing Your Self-Confidence
- Overcoming Past Negative Experiences
- Defining and Honing Your Career Sweet Spot
As you can see, your success stories will have many practical applications. The most important of which is helping you hone in on your career sweet spot. In the previous chapter you launched the process of identifying your top professional skills. Identifying your on-the-job successes will take you further along in the process.
Next week, I’ll show you how to develop your success stories.
Until next week…
Warmly,
Maret
