In this episode, Charles talks about how to craft authentic and genuine stories that can sell yourself and stand out from the rest. He points out that many resumes lack persuasive pitches and unique stories, so he offers 5 tips on creating these narratives. He stresses the need for authenticity and alignment with one's CV and interview responses.
He also discusses typical mistakes, like not showing the hidden benefits or linking past experiences to what future employers are looking for.
Here's what you are in for:
01:03 A Sneak Peek at Making Your CV
01:36 How to Make Sales Stories That Stick
04:18 Knowing Your Audience is Your First Step to Win
05:14 Being Specific on How to Make Stories Catchy
10:42 Using Lessons for Future Wins
11:26 The Secret to Job Applications
12:45 Building a Strong Professional Image
13:09 More Than Crafting a CV But Growing Your Career Chances
Watch full episodes on:
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jR7EdkdSqWAj1qyYa0Kxl?si=10a28d6cf4334c30
- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-shit-hot-authentic-stories-to-sell-your-achievements/id1736051162?i=1000653226085
ABOUT CHARLES
Charles Spence leads Discera, a leading recruitment firm specializing in the biopharma industry.
He graduated with a biomedical degree, has worked in hospitals (including translation work in Seoul, South Korea), and also spent years doing diabetes research. After doing research and travel, a career in business and science felt the most appropriate.
In 2023, Charles decided to launch his firm - Discera Search. A firm committed to solving the biggest talent needs of early clinical stage SME biotechs on the East Coast and DACH.
Connect with Charles:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-spence-clinical/
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