

We all know that having a personal brand is required these days. But how do we talk about ourselves when we can barely make sense of the themes in our own life? From a non-linear career path to unexpected life jolts that put a dent in the resume, I have been there, felt it, and want you to...
We all know that having a personal brand is required these days. But how do we talk about ourselves when we can barely make sense of the themes in our own life? From a non-linear career path to unexpected life jolts that put a dent in the resume, I have been there, felt it, and want you to know that there is nothing stopping you from telling the most beautiful story there ever was about why you are exactly where you are meant to be and qualified to do what you want to be doing.
By the end of this chat you will learn:
My childhood in Hong Kong shaped my love and appreciation for cultures and perspectives. This adds value as a Qualitative Researcher, where I dig into stories to find patterns, themes and threads. This superpower serves vibrant community with individuals craving for iterative conversational spaces. My constant effort to learn from individual perspectives and belief systems regenerates my connection to humanity.
Conversation Facilitator + Experience Producer + UXRHow do you make a few years of freelance work look like an asset to your skillset to hiring managers?
What is the best way to tie in non related jobs to the tech job you are interviewing for? For example teaching
Do I include former personal health problems and caring for aging parents? Both topics have impacted my life professionally.
No specific question at this time must hear to observe and listen.
If you just started your business what is the best way to promote your business / brand when people don't know anything about you?
i think my question is exactly what the title of this event says: how do i tell a concise story of my career journey that has gone down many pathways and relate to the job I want?
I have an MBA from 1993! Many do not think it is relevant, and my former careers were in Restaurant, and then Higher Ed. Too late for more education at this point, but need to transition into...
I graduated in healthcare administration and worked in a hospital for 2 years after graduation in 2013, but then I moved to LA to pursue an acting career, however I need a solid job while I get...
When it comes to using Social Media for telling story through video or picture which one is more affective or will generate longterm results? thank you.
I have worked for faith-based institutions for many years, do you think it would be hard to shift to a progressive organization or company?
Examples of some of the most non-linear stories you've heard that have successfully helped in landing top roles?
How far back do you go in your story? My story seems to have a few twists...post-undergrad career then a big switch out of business school and stayed in a job WAY too long. Now I want to get out...
I am a transgender woman who has transitioned in the past 2 years. I also left my career because making this change gave me the self respect to end a toxic work relationship that was not related...
How do you tell your story when you have experience in the mechanical field and making the transition to tech? Always in Project/Program Management, but I'm worried the transferrable skills don't...
What would you tell people to focus on as a starting point on the building of personal brand?
How do I get comfortable saying it out loud?
How do I tell a short story that includes one employment gap, a pivot to project managing fundraising related projects (following the employment gap) that made me realize I wanted to continue to...
What is the best way to master the delivery of your story to stand out?
How do you tell your story when making a career transition when the new career you're getting into you don't have experience or the experience required for job postings? How do you translate the...
I just don't get the whole 'personal brand' thing! Isn't this the same as my reputation?
What to include in my story and what to keep private.
How do I tell my story fast enough?
Do you have a source for a comprehensive description of skills in a way that resonates effectively?
How do we tell about ourselves, confidently, when asked in an interview?
How much authenticity is too authentic?
What was the hardest moment in your career and how did you overcome the difficulties?
How does one bridge the void between bragging and not getting credit for accomplishments? (in other words how do you apply this to current jobs)
Lots of great questions already. Looking forward to it.
I'm looking to leave my current role (have been there for 8 months) because I don't believe in the integrity of the company - how do I message that to companies as I embark on the job search again?
How to find that factor that makes you unique? your differential factor.
How do I tell my story that includes employment gaps for choosing to stay at home with my children and seems, for various reasons, a little disjointed? I’ve finally found my passion and the way I...
I have found that external recruiters don't want you to touch you with a ten foot pole if it's a difficult story to tell (gaps in employment/time) despite being honest about the unfortunate...
One thing I’ve had trouble owning is being data centered and possessing a lot of personality. It sometimes makes me feel less confident that my audience respects me or understands me because not...
Looking to build my own brand identity and communicate my story authentically and confidently.
How do you embody a personal brand when you work for a company?
How to build a story when you haven’t been on a linear conventional career trajectory
Why is it important to tell your own story when it includes failures?
How to determine which parts of my story will have the most impact and speak to my strengths.
How do I talk about the hardships in my life & highlight what I learned from those experiences?
No specific question at this point. Looking forward to the session
Do you have guidelines or a structured way to tell the story of oneself?
How can I best communicate being let go from a full-time job due to lack of funding/use (a not-so-linear progression in my career) to companies hiring for remote positions? I’m afraid I will be...
Everyone these days talk about branding and the need to create a story. How do you improve on it when employers do not seem to think it is compelling? I have been in many interviews and I am...
I often feel comfortable being myself (I can't be anyone else), however, I can tell that a lot of people feel like they have to live up to some misguided ideal of "professionalism" and that their...
Interested to learn how to make my story come to life digitally.
How do you efficiently and effectively draw the connection between the transferable skillset you may have and the required skillset?
What is the best way to build a personal brand salvaged from the negative media coverage .
Do you have any tips for someone who has accomplished a lot but has low self esteem
How frequently should we be collecting our stories/successes?
How to be authentic and professional, but not naive?
I heard many times that employers want to hire and see authentic people at interviews. At the same time, you can't be completely honest, you have to show your best self and you have to filter...
I need help with explaining gaps in employment and how do you talk about being fired or laid off from a job?
Can you address telling your story when you worked in 3 different sectors (government, academia, private) and you’re mid-career and would like to make a leap again maybe back into a previous sector?
What is the right level of detail when summarizing your not-so-linear career path?
I have two (seemingly) unrelated masters degrees. I know how they fit together but it's too long to explain in a resume or cover letter. Should I leave one out of the picture? But if I do I will...
How to address resume gaps due to irrelevant jobs that you worked at for short spans of time?
very interested in "Skills for maintaining confidence in what you have to offer"
Do resumes have to be organized by date? Since I have many talents and have worked in different fields, I’d prefer to organize by skill/talent.
When we take a not-so-linear career path, and what are the resources we can refer to (professional resume services, coaching, etc) in order to know the right “level” of jobs to apply to?
I have recently transitioned from teacher to software engineer. I am still working on owning my identity as a software engineer. How can I share my teaching history while highlighting this...
How do you feel your take on Diversity has shaped the work you have done in your community and the positions you have held?
How to choose the right career?
How do I address a 20 year gap due to childcare and elder care?
Looking forward to learning about this!
How to build credibility using your experiences and work / life history
How do you recommend addressing 'gaps' in your resume due to time spent caring for children (and aging parents)?
How to explain breaks after I layoff.
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