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Create a compelling career story

Create a compelling career story

- As you're reimagining your career, consider how you'll communicate with other people where you are now and where you want to go next. Stories are one of our most powerful communication tools because they shape what we believe and think about the people and places around us. Have you ever watched a movie or been reading a story and had a sense of seeing yourself in the story? Scientists call this mirroring. Our brains are wired to connect with the actions and emotions of others when we hear a story. So how do you organize your career story to reflect your experiences and goals? First, you need to define the core themes of your career story. Think of this like a movie genre. Those succinct categories that help us understand what kind of story a movie is going to tell us. Check out page eight of the exercise file and let's define your themes and map out your career story. When you think of the breadth and depth of your career,…

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