Create Your Success Stories in 5 Steps
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Make a list of 20 accomplishments – things that you had done at work or even outside work that you are proud of.
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Study each of the above accomplishments and list the skills demonstrated by each.
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Now create short stories using those accomplishments and skills.
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Use “Situation – Action – Result” format for your stories.
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Include quotes from real people to make your stories come alive.
Tool: Download Your Accomplishment Stories Template
The most convincing evidence of your effectiveness is a story about a past success – How you solved problems or went an extra mile.
You should be able to list 3 accomplishment for every $10K of salary you expect. That means 15 accomplishment stories for a salary of $50K or more. Being prepared with several stories will let you easily pick the most appropriate when needed.
