Great discussion on Wednesday in Job Strategy Group

1. Converting SCAR stories
into Case Studies. . .
Like a Boss.
2 simple formulas to guide your way
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2. Get Mental: have the
right Mindset.
1. Hiring Managers / Interviewers do not speak
in Code.
 Your HMs do not speak RochesterWorks!-ese.
 They love reading/hearing a good SCAR story,
BUT this doesn’t mean they know what it is
called.
 Just like we love a good website … most of us
can’t write code.
 Change language like “Situation” into
“Accomplishment.”OR start with your
Accomplishment.This is more interesting and
more universal.
2. You’re like an Olympian setting the bar.
 You’re being innovative.
 You’re being proactive.
 You’re setting yourself apart.
 This is extra and is not required.
 …And so, if you’re going to do it—you better
do it well and do it right.
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3. Stages
A. Brainstorm
 List every single last accomplishment and/or
challenge you’ve overcome
B. Resume & Interview
 Create a resume and practice interviewing, 1st
C. Prioritize
 Pick & Choose stories you want to use.
(FunctionalAnalysis)
D. Convert
 Turn them into legitimate Case Studies
E. Format
 Create a document that looks like it would be
used as an internal doc at your new company
Conversion (Stage D)
D. Convert: create legit. Case Studies
1) Rebrand. Think of “Situation” as
“Accomplishment.”
2) Rework. Pinpoint and nail your
challenge. Hone and harness so it is
clear and concise.
3) Reformat. Must consider your industry
standards, practices, and audience.
4) Results. MUST HAVE. Be clear,
concise. Quantify & qualify.
2 Formulas 2 Great Success.
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4. Stage C: Prioritize. • Who is this being
delivered to?
• Who is reading this?
• What do they want to
know?
Know your
Audience
• What is the primary
function of this job?
• Where does this title
rank?
• What is this job NOT
responsible for?
Know your
JobTitles
• What defines my
industry?
• What is cutting-edge in
this industry?
• What is outdated?
Know your
Industry
C stands for Crucial.
C is very Crucial because it sets the stage for a
successful Conversion.
You have to take quality time with Stage C before
you can advanced to Stage D and begin
Converting to actual Case Studies.
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5. Let the Games Begin!
• Use your packet to help guide in the Conversion process.
© Copyright 2016, RochesterWorks! Developed by Job Strategists: Barbara Wilcox, Rosa Smith-Montanaro