Preparing for Opportunities

• Focus on the experience that is most relevant to the opportunity.
• Include skills from work, school, community involvement and volunteering.
• Use short, specific examples rather than general statements.
• Include certifications and training, including ones in progress.
• Describe accomplishments where you can — what changed because you were there.

Think of examples that show how you used your skills. A simple structure helps you tell a clear story:

1. Situation — What was happening?
2. Action — What did you do?
3. Result — What happened?

Reflection question: Which of your strengths would you most like to talk about in an interview?