MODERN ENTREPRENEUR
The four types of stories
you need to blitz your
next job interview
By Gabrielle Dolan
U
sing stories during your job
interview will significantly
increase your chances of
blitzing it. Your stories need to be
relevant, authentic and appropriate
for the job you are going for.
In addition to that you need a
variety of work related stories and
personal stories.
Many people tend to only share
work related stories but there
are four type of stories you need
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to ensure you nail your next job
interview.
1
Literal story
A work-related story that
demonstrates a specific capability
you have. If you’re applying for a
similar job in a similar industry,
then the majority of your stories
will be literal.
2
Learn story
Usually a work-related story,
though sometimes it can be a
personal one, that shows what
you learned from a particular
experience. The purpose of a learn
story is to demonstrate one of your
values or a key learning you had.
3
Like story
Usually a personal story that
shows how capable you are at
something, though sometimes it
can be a work-related story from
a different job role or industry as