6 secrets to telling your story in a way that lands you a job

• The best stories get listeners involved in the tale emotionally.
• Make the main character someone the audience can relate to.
• Pretend you are the victim, and the audience is with you all the way.
• Tell a story about how you were walking your French bulldog and someone tried to grab that little pup in an off-leash park.

• The best point to make is one that is inspiring and uplifting
• Telling stories that inspire with a clear, uplifting point is a great skill
• Tell a story about how inspired you were when you first met the person you are honouring today

Build your story chronologically: with a past, present, and future:

Past: "I've always loved people, and that's why I'm passionate about this job in HR. I was outgoing and extrovertish even when young."

Present: "In my last two HR positions, I have developed programs that make employees feel safe and engaged. One program I am particularly proud of is our Mental Health offering."

Future: "This job is my dream job, and as an HR professional I know I would be a great fit for this role."

• Don't rush your delivery.
• Give your audience time to process what you are saying and react to it.
• Speaking slowly creates an aura of suspense.
• Be genuine, show that you are delivering something that is meaningful to you, and the audience will respond in kind.

• Every story you tell about yourself should end with some kind of action or resolution. If you are mentoring someone and you’re sharing a story about what you learned from your first boss, end with an upbeat and meaningful action.
• The end is the action that embodies the moral of the story—the lesson learned.

Example: "And so, what I learned, and what I'd like to see you do, is to lead no matter what your position in the company."