Crafting a strong personal narrative that shares your story is critical for your career search. This will ensure you show up confident when you intersect with the market. We know that sharing your narrative with employers while networking and during interviews will help you stand out, make connections, create relationships, and get a strong job offer.
Your personal narrative is built off of the experiences you value and showcases who you are as a person. Here are some tips to succeed when developing and sharing your story:
- Be genuine. Creating your narrative starts with knowing yourself. Think of where your career interests started, what you are seeking, and ways you can add value.
- Be memorable. What can you tell others about yourself that will help them remember you? Think of ideas from your formative years, your first successes, or a pivotal learning experience.
- Be confident. No one knows your story better than you. Employers are looking for reasons why you are interested in their company. Being confident and enthusiastic about your future will help your value come to life.
- Be relevant: Incorporate skills, experience, and information related to the company, role, or person you are speaking with to ensure what you share is engaging and of interest. It should be clear you have done some research and are aware of what they are seeking.
To hear examples of strong personal narratives from ASU alumni, click to watch “Career Conversations with Alumni: Personal Narrative. Schedule an appointment with your Career Coach to discuss how to tailor your personal narrative when networking.
Learn more about personal narratives:
Incorporating identity into your personal narrative
How to Create an Elevator Pitch
How to Respond to “So, Tell Me About Yourself” in a Job Interview
