Question for ya…
When the interviewer asks you to “tell me about a time when…,” do you:
A) Launch into a timeline of tasks you completed?
B) Rattle off a list of responsibilities?
C) Sound like your own resume?
(Oy to the vey.)
If so, don’t worry. You’re not alone.
But you are probably leaving value on the table.
Here is a capital “T” truth…
Most people report work history.
Few, if any, tell real stories.
Almost no one uses those stories to sell who they truly are.
But that’s exactly what interview storytelling should be.
This week’s podcast is one of the most important lessons I can give you on how to elevate your interview game and position yourself as THE standout candidate.
Excitement alert: You will squeal with glee if you’ve ever wondered I’m just a cog in the wheel and my background feels narrow. I’m not sure how to sound valuable or impactful.
You’re not just there to fill a role.
You’re there to drive transformation.
To show them what’s possible when they hire you, you need to…
🔴 STOP telling tasks.
🟢 START selling you.
You’ve got more to offer than just your recent “job title.”
Now it’s time to tell that story.
If you'd like to build a great career and lead a rewarding life, check out some of these other places where I share my teachings:
1. Check out the milewalk Academy, my coaching and training site, for freemiums and premiums.
2. I have hundreds of educational and inspirational videos on my YouTube Channel.
3. Grab any of my three books related to interviewing, hiring, and goal setting. All can be found on my Amazon Author Page.
4. Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter (X), TikTok, Threads, and Facebook.
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--Andy
I know it’s tempting.
A recruiter emails you with your job offer.
You want to reply quickly.
Clear things up.
Maybe even negotiate.
But email is the worst place to have that conversation.
Why?
Have you ever heard of Albert Mehrabian?
He developed “The Mehrabian Rule.”
Catchy, yes.
But more importantly, true.
His rule is also known as the 7-38-55 rule.
It suggests, that in communication, the impact of any message is divided into pieces.
7% from the words spoken (or, in your inclination, written).
38% from the tone of your voice.
55% from your body language.
Now, I realize you might not have my 9 semesters of higher math I needed to endure at THE Iowa State University to get my rarely-used Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, so let me help you with the calculation.
That’s 93% of your communication power not at your disposal in an email.
When it comes to negotiating your salary, tone, timing, and tactics matter.
Plus, the real-time going round-and-round and back-and-forth is somewhat necessary.
You basically lose all these necessities when you're using a keyboard!
So, what should you do instead?
Start by listening to my nifty podcast on Never Negotiate Salary Over Email | Do This Instead.
Then do what I teach in the podcast.
All that’ll be left after that is for you to think of me with every automatic deposit of your big paycheck!
If you'd like to build a great career and lead a rewarding life, check out some of these other places where I share my teachings:
1. Check out the milewalk Academy, my coaching and training site, for freemiums and premiums.
2. I have hundreds of educational and inspirational videos on my YouTube Channel.
3. Grab any of my three books related to interviewing, hiring, and goal setting. All can be found on my Amazon Author Page.
4. Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter (X), TikTok, Threads, and Facebook.
5. Stay in touch with me in your email inbox by joining my newsletter here!
--Andy
Ever felt cornered when a recruiter asks, “What’s your expected salary?”
Only you and about a bajillion other job seekers.
I’m a little sick and tired of silly recruiters cornering you about this.
It’s TOO EARLY in the process to be doing this nonsense.
Why do people not show each other their “balance sheets” on the first date, amiright?!?!
Even so, your matchmaker Coach here wants you to handle the pressure with grace and simultaneously avoid lowballing or highballing yourself.
Here’s the script and I included the backdoors and escape hatches too.
If you'd like to build a great career and lead a rewarding life, check out some of these other places where I share my teachings:
1. Check out the milewalk Academy, my coaching and training site, for freemiums and premiums.
2. I have hundreds of educational and inspirational videos on my YouTube Channel.
3. Grab any of my three books related to interviewing, hiring, and goal setting. All can be found on my Amazon Author Page.
4. Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter (X), TikTok, Threads, and Facebook.
5. Stay in touch with me in your email inbox by joining my newsletter here!
--Andy
Lisa asked me a great question the other day.
“Coach, how do I know which story to tell in a job interview?”
Here’s what I told her.
If you want to win the interview, there’s one thing to focus on.
Function.
As in, what they actually need you to do.
Not who you are.
Not how nice you seem.What. You. Can. Do.
See, you get hired for WHAT you can do.
You get fired for WHO you are.
So, here’s a quick video to you dial in your focus during the interview.
In this shortie (well, Coach Andy’s version of shortie), I walk through:
Because if they don’t believe you can do the thing…
You don’t get the thing.
Hope this helps you dial in and dial up your next interview!
If you'd like to build a great career and lead a rewarding life, check out some of these other places where I share my teachings:
1. Check out the milewalk Academy, my coaching and training site, for freemiums and premiums.
2. I have hundreds of educational and inspirational videos on my YouTube Channel.
3. Grab any of my three books related to interviewing, hiring, and goal setting. All can be found on my Amazon Author Page.
4. Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter (X), TikTok, Threads, and Facebook.
5. Stay in touch with me in your email inbox by joining my newsletter here!
--Andy
Worried your age is playing villain in your job search?
Lemme tell about Jayme.
She joined my Job Search Coaching Program when she was 74. Got a job with Verizon by beating out literally 10s of thousands of people. She says so right here in the over 50 section (but I’m wondering if I should create an over 70 section). 🤔
Then, after five years of that, hopped back into the program (it’s simple with that lifetime access thing) and got another job at 79 years young.
If she can do it, you can do it!
Age doesn’t need to be an anchor.
I like to wear mine (almost 59, but don’t look a day over 57!) as the badge of honor it truly is.
But I know employers have biases.
So, I want you armed with the same tips Jayme used.
And I jammed them into 4 minutes because, well, no one is getting any younger. Amiright?!?!?!
I dish out 9 tips to related to how you present yourself and how you search.
I touched on sneaky-smart resume tweaks, job search tactical maneuvers, and, of course, storytelling techniques that show your wisdom and prove your value.
Gimme 4 minutes and let’s try to turn your job search worries into weapons!
If you'd like to build a great career and lead a rewarding life, check out some of these other places where I share my teachings:
1. Check out the milewalk Academy, my coaching and training site, for freemiums and premiums.
2. I have hundreds of educational and inspirational videos on my YouTube Channel.
3. Grab any of my three books related to interviewing, hiring, and goal setting. All can be found on my Amazon Author Page.
4. Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter (X), TikTok, Threads, and Facebook.
5. Stay in touch with me in your email inbox by joining my newsletter here!
--Andy