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Job hunting Tip of the week 💡

Master the Art of “Value-Based Storytelling” in Interviews

When you walk into an interview, you’re not just answering questions, you’re telling a story about why you’re the solution to their problem.

Here’s how to build compelling stories that make hiring managers remember you.

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1. Use the STAR Method—But Add a Twist

Most people know: Situation → Task → Action → Result

But the twist is adding “V” for Value at the end:

🔹 What did your actions mean for the team or company?

🔹 What’s the lesson or value you bring forward?

Example: “I led a redesign project that increased engagement by 30%. The real win? It taught me how to translate user feedback into product improvements, which I now do instinctively.”

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2. Align Your Stories With Their Pain Points

Before the interview, study:

✅ The job description

✅ The company’s mission

✅ Industry trends

Then tailor your stories to hit their key needs.

🎯 If they need better communication between departments, share a story where you solved a cross-functional challenge.

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3. Make It Memorable

Use vivid but concise language:

📌 “We were bleeding customers.”

📌 “I was the only new hire to close a deal in my first month.”

📌 “I built a dashboard that replaced a 4-hour manual report.”

The goal? Stick in their mind after the Zoom call ends.

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4. Practice Out Loud

Reading your story in your head ≠ knowing it cold.

🎙️ Say it aloud.

🎮 Record yourself.

🎯 Ask a friend or coach for feedback.

You want it to sound natural, not rehearsed.

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💡 TL;DR: Don’t just share experience, frame it through value.

When your stories show what you did, how it helped, and why it matters, you go from candidate to clear choice.

Take 10 minutes each day to engage with your network, and watch your professional presence grow!

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What’s New with the Job Market this week?

AI Restructuring Hits Hard: Over 10,000 Jobs Lost in 2025 So Far

A new report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas reveals a sharp rise in job cuts due to artificial intelligence.

In just the first seven months of the year:

• 💼 10,375 jobs were explicitly lost to AI (half of all tech-related layoffs).

• 🧠 The report calls it a “significant acceleration in AI-related restructuring.”

📊 Sector Breakdown:

• Government: 292,294 cuts (largest overall)

• Tech: 89,251 cuts — up 36% YoY

• Retail: 80,487

• Nonprofits: 17,826

• Automotive: 16,883

🌍 Regional Impact:

• East Coast: Most affected, driven by federal agency reductions.

• California: 114,676 cuts — a 50% increase from last year.

⚠️ Other Layoff Drivers:

• Economic pressures

• Store closures

• Bankruptcies

• Cost-cutting initiatives

As AI continues to reshape industries, the workforce faces a pivotal moment. Are you prepared for the scale and speed of this transformation?

Currently, I am using AI in my business, my 9-5, and life. Staying updated with what is going on in my space as well.

We’re in strange times, it’s wise to keep your options open.

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