How to Tell Your Career Story in Your Job Application, with Scott Clyburn

One way to stand out above other applicants is by telling a compelling story- your career story. But research shows that only 35% of applicants write a cover letter. Find Your Dream Job guest Scott Clyburn says you need to use that cover letter to create a “greatest hits'' list of your career achievements. Distill your accomplishments down to those that had the most success. Curate your resume to show an employer how your experience will make you an asset to their company. And do enough research to allow you to speak about the company knowledgeably. About Our Guest: Scott Clyburn (http://linkedin.com/in/scottclyburn) is the founder of North Avenue Education (https://northaveeducation.com/). His company offers test preparation, study skills coaching, and academic tutoring. Resources in This Episode: Is grad school in your future? If so, find out how Scott can help you by visiting his website at North Avenue Education (https://northaveeducation.com/). From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of Top Resume’s expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices