Obviously, you want to make a good first impression during any job interview. In fact, you probably want to be outstanding if you really hope to get the job! How exactly to do that, however, is the constant question. Labor Solutions conducts interviews with job candidates very frequently, and we send many of those candidates on to interview with our clients. What makes an individual stand out from the rest during the interview process? One characteristic that makes a person especially noteworthy is their storytelling ability and the content of their tales.
The Storytellers Get Remembered!
Throughout history, those among us with the skill to weave a fascinating tale have drawn us in, captivated us, and lived on in our memories. Thus, the ability to tell an interesting story continues to be a trait admired in many. Develop this faculty and use it to your advantage in your next job interview!
One prompt that almost every interviewer uses, including our specialists at Labor Solutions, is, “Tell me about yourself.” This is a great invitation to tell a thought-provoking little story about yourself that illustrates your character, your strengths, and your values. Since it’s so likely that you’ll be asked to describe yourself, spend some time beforehand considering what you want to highlight about yourself and the best personal story to tell to convey that.
While you’re preparing your biographical elevator pitch, consider a few other lines of questions commonly used by interviewers, such as a time you made a mistake, a problem you solved, or how you have shown leadership in the past. Go ahead and jot down some notes or make an outline to help organize your thoughts into a compelling story framework. You could even dedicate a notebook to writing these short stories about yourself to help you prepare for any question that might come up.
Tell Us About Yourself!
Once you’ve given some thought to what stories from your life would make good interview answers, get with Labor Solutions to line up your next interview. We’re happy to help you make the connections you need to get your foot in the door with a great company, so start your application today!
