| Here's a quick way to compare your own job | | | | to think about your own experiences while working |
| experience and qualifications with those that your | | | | well with others. What specific examples do you have |
| prospective employer is looking for in a specific job | | | | that demonstrates this ability? |
| position. Make an "Interview Preparation List". When | | | | Great. You've thought of something. In this example, |
| you prepare for a job interview, it's good to have a | | | | we'll write under Column B (Your Qualifications and |
| quick reference of your past work experience that | | | | Experience) "Worked on the XYZ project team." |
| you can study ahead of time to help prepare you for | | | | Now you need to break it down even further and list a |
| the specific job you're interviewing for. | | | | specific action-oriented example of "working well with |
| Grab a sheet of paper and make three columns. | | | | others" on the XYZ project team. |
| Column A will be "Position Requirements"; Column B will | | | | In Column C (Your Stories) you write something like |
| be "Your Qualifications and Experience"; and | | | | this: "Coordinated winning marketing campaign which |
| Column C will list "Your Stories". For this exercise, you'll | | | | resulted in a successful launch of new product." Wow. |
| be using the actual job description from the employer. | | | | See how successful that makes you look? |
| So, in Column A (Position Requirements) you'll take one | | | | Keep going until you've listed something for every part |
| piece of the job description and write for example: | | | | of the job description. Use your list when preparing for |
| "Ability to work well with others." Ok. Now you'll have | | | | a job interview or even to prepare your resume. |