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InterviewTips -
Developing and
Communicating a
CompellingStory
Dale Sternberg
InterviewTips -
Developing
and
Communicatin
g aCompelling
Story
 An experienced executive recruiter, Dale Sternberg currently
serves as the managing director ofThe Firm Search LLC in Los
Angeles, where she sources talent for positions related to
marketing analytics, market research, and marketing and
branding. Dale Sternberg also leverages her employment
expertise to provide free job search training services, such as
interview preparation.
InterviewTips -
Developing
and
Communicatin
g aCompelling
Story
 According to the nonprofit resource Helpguide.org, individuals
involved in a career search should learn how to develop and
convey a compelling story during an interview.This story should
communicate a candidate’s professional and personal progression,
with examples of learning moments, challenges, achievements,
and future goals. Helpguide.org points out that a well-developed
story helps hiring professionals understand a candidate and his or
her future potential.As a powerful interviewing technique, a
compelling story can also make a candidate memorable and
attach a human element to a resume.
InterviewTips -
Developing
and
Communicatin
g aCompelling
Story
 To develop a strong story, Helpguide.org recommends
highlighting meaningful life moments, explaining influential
choices, and emphasizing a career theme that reflects a personal
passion.The organization also suggests that job candidates
practice telling their story before an interview and solicit
feedback.an element to a resume.

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Interview Tips - Developing a Compelling Career Story

  • 1. InterviewTips - Developing and Communicating a CompellingStory Dale Sternberg
  • 2. InterviewTips - Developing and Communicatin g aCompelling Story  An experienced executive recruiter, Dale Sternberg currently serves as the managing director ofThe Firm Search LLC in Los Angeles, where she sources talent for positions related to marketing analytics, market research, and marketing and branding. Dale Sternberg also leverages her employment expertise to provide free job search training services, such as interview preparation.
  • 3. InterviewTips - Developing and Communicatin g aCompelling Story  According to the nonprofit resource Helpguide.org, individuals involved in a career search should learn how to develop and convey a compelling story during an interview.This story should communicate a candidate’s professional and personal progression, with examples of learning moments, challenges, achievements, and future goals. Helpguide.org points out that a well-developed story helps hiring professionals understand a candidate and his or her future potential.As a powerful interviewing technique, a compelling story can also make a candidate memorable and attach a human element to a resume.
  • 4. InterviewTips - Developing and Communicatin g aCompelling Story  To develop a strong story, Helpguide.org recommends highlighting meaningful life moments, explaining influential choices, and emphasizing a career theme that reflects a personal passion.The organization also suggests that job candidates practice telling their story before an interview and solicit feedback.an element to a resume.