Practice notes · 4 minute exercise
Start with a story you know
Choose one experience that matters to the role you’re pursuing. It could be a project, a customer interaction, a team challenge or something you learned during your education.
- Set the scene. What was happening, and what needed attention?
- Explain your part. What were you responsible for, and what did you do?
- Share the result. What changed? Be specific about what you know.
- Reflect. What did you learn, and what would you do differently?
Say it out loud once. Then try again using fewer details and a clearer opening. Aim for a story that sounds like you.