Chapter 25. Get Their Attention: Tell Your Story in Two Minutes Flat
“So. Tell me about yourself.”
In the HJM research meeting, your main role is to ask questions and listen. But you are going to have to tell your meeting partner who you are and why you’re looking for a new job. Without a structure to help you build your background in a positive light—and within a short amount of time—you run the risk of ending on a down note (especially if you’ve been laid off) or rambling or taking up the entire meeting talking about yourself or being just plain boring.
This two-minute structure keeps your presentation contained and rolling along toward a positive conclusion that highlights who you are, how you’ve grown, and what you want to do next. It then ...
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