Why Storytelling Is the Secret for Successful Job Interviews (Ep 227)
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In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast (227), we explored an often-overlooked aspect of career advancement: storytelling. The guest is Karen Eber, a keynote and TED Speaker, author, and Chief Storytelling Officer at Eber Leadership. Eber is also a seasoned corporate executive, who shared insightful anecdotes and utilized the power of storytelling throughout her career. Read the full blog on the website Join 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe Now Lear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening: 02:23 Personal Story: The Power of Storytelling05:01 The Role of Storytelling in Job Interviews07:44 Personal Story: The Impact of a Memorable Story15:32 The Importance of Capturing Your Stories17:17 Understanding the Brain's Role in Storytelling25:05 Addressing the Elephant in the Room26:49 Understanding the Interviewer's Mindset29:39 Deciding What Personal Stories to Share30:34 The Role of the Brain in Storytelling40:33 The Importance of Background and Context in Storytelling40:53 The Origin of 'The Perfect Story'44:04 Tailoring Your Story for Different Interview Stages48:45 Final Thoughts on Storytelling in Interviews Links mentioned in this episode: Karen Eber websiteThe Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire Connect with Karen Eber on LinkedInThe Irresistible Power of Storytelling as a Strategic Business Tool About the host, Renata Bernarde Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress.  Watch the Episodes on YouTube Follow Renata on Social Media: LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter
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