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Skills Developed
StorytellingProfessional IdentityCareer Planning
Created By
Dr Fiona Scotney — Affiliate (Kim Jackson Scholarship Program)

About this KNoT

When asked in an interview, “Tell us about yourself,” many people struggle to know where to begin.

This workshop will guide you to reflect on your unique strengths and value proposition, then craft a clear and compelling personal story.

You’ll walk away with a versatile narrative you can adapt for job interviews, résumés, selection criteria, online profiles, and networking opportunities.

Preparation

Have identified their values using the Values cards available from McCusker or at a values workshop.

What You’ll Learn

  • Identify their unique strengths, skills, and value proposition.

  • Craft a compelling personal story that highlights who they are and what they offer.

  • Adapt this story for different contexts such as job interviews, résumés, selection criteria, LinkedIn profiles, and networking conversations.

  • Communicate with confidence and authenticity when asked, “Tell us about yourself.”

    • Learning Resources

    Personal value proposition guide (Harvard Business School Online)

    HBR article: How to Create a Unique Personal Value PropositionPersonal value proposition guide (Harvard Business School Online)

    Personal value proposition guide (Harvard Business School Online)

    How to Complete This KNoT

    Provide your value proposition/ story.

    Provide evidence that you have embedded your story or your unique value proposition into your resume or LinkedIn profile.

    Reflect on where else you may use storytelling for visibility in the workplace.

    Writing your reflection

    Most completion tasks ask you to reflect on what you did. For prompts, sentence starters, and the five areas a strong reflection covers, see Writing Your Reflection. Your completed tasks come together at the end of the semester in the Completion Evidence.

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