Every two weeks job seekers take turns telling stories at the Connecticut Re-Employment Group. They pick the topic of their choice...everything from their volunteer trip to a remote village in India to install computers, to where they envision their career going in the future.
Overcoming their fear of speaking in front of others is the first challenge. Telling a compelling story is the next task.
The best way to tell a compelling story is to prepare. The rule of three should be applied to be effective, thus what 3 things are most important to get across in the story? Write the three things down on a 3X5 card and practice in front of friends, family or a mirror if you don't have a built in audience.
After some repetition this becomes easier and easier. The skillset of learning how to be a public speaker will pay dividends when you interview for your next job.
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