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How your unique story can get you hired | The Way We Work, a TED series
When searching for a job, you may feel like you’re not good enough or qualified enough to get it. But you are. Here’s how to take your doubts and struggles and turn them into strengths, according to Aimée Eubanks Davis, founder and CEO of Braven. The Way We Work is a TED original video series…
Black Vito - Moneyology
November 2, 2020 at 4:11 pm
My story got me on millennial money, and Graham Stephan’s show… use your story to get you places
Yisra'el Plato Tzedek
November 3, 2020 at 12:19 am
How do I do that? I do have a unique life – story, and I wish Ted X would give me the opportunity to share it and make money from it!
YouTuomo
November 2, 2020 at 4:17 pm
Are Americans really taught to bullshit their way into workplaces? For the majority of workplaces, your “unique stories” matter very little, and more importantly, the vast majority of us have little of what could be called “uniqueness”, as far as skills and life experiences go.
greenabyss
November 2, 2020 at 4:24 pm
Thank you!
kupar s
November 2, 2020 at 4:43 pm
Sexy legs… If i had those i certainly would passed any interview
Astres
November 2, 2020 at 4:46 pm
Around 300-400 usd dollars month, two high degree, engender and programmer, Russia.
Big Dee
November 2, 2020 at 4:53 pm
The full time professional victims r a hoot … hard work is never an option for the drags on our society
kalidesu
November 2, 2020 at 9:39 pm
It’s about telling your story in context of survival (winning at life) not a victim loser that gives up on themselves and talks down their own success thus being their own worse enemy.
So in short you leveraging that survival knowledge to kick goals in what you want to achieve. I hope that helps your understanding. Your short attention span and dyslexia can be over come bruh.
Big Dee
November 2, 2020 at 9:47 pm
@kalidesu No excuses…. in spite of EVERYTHING … it’s expected of we / us / u/ me … it’s the AMERICAN WAY … it makes us different … it is OBVIOUSLY NOT FOR SOME … the entitled must pursue other countries… good luck
kicka55
November 2, 2020 at 5:40 pm
But what if we don’t agree on how companies make their money? How can we fit into society without supporting stuff we don’t agree with?
Vijay Pratap
November 2, 2020 at 5:42 pm
Seriously!!! We do understand what unique story you are trying to sell with camera focus point.
Vijay Pratap
November 2, 2020 at 5:44 pm
BTW, one dislike from my side…although rare to dislike TED videos, but now a days they do deserve it
Monique Clarke-W
November 2, 2020 at 6:01 pm
Absolutely, we all have our own superpowers that is unique to us!
Budman and Throbbin DINGDONG
November 2, 2020 at 6:15 pm
lets go back on skills determine the chances you get the job. since when stories and race profiles give you higher chances to land a job? wtf?
Macville
November 2, 2020 at 11:39 pm
Didn’t you know? TED now only sells leftist fantasies and wishful thinking.
mike gonzo
November 2, 2020 at 6:28 pm
Baby doll right here got them legs like I like
logicalempiricist2
November 2, 2020 at 6:43 pm
nice legs, huh?
Bryn Webster
November 2, 2020 at 9:15 pm
Great minds… lockdown making men thirsty
2nd3rd1st
November 2, 2020 at 6:59 pm
“You worried that your hard working grand mother didn’t get access to high quality health care.”
Sometimes I forget that TED is talking to an American audience.
vld
November 2, 2020 at 7:36 pm
1. Apply everywhere you want regardless of requirements.
2. Prove you can do the job or learn to do it in reasonable time, write the cover letter. Employers you want to work with will prioritise that first. Portfolio can help.
3. Remember it only has to work once.
4. Once you’re employed, do what you’re employed for, don’t buy into workplace conspiracies. You’re there to get the best experience you can get and become a worthy employee so you’re not back in the same position in a month time.
On topic: I have a feeling if I was telling my story left and right the job market would tell me to go hogwarts instead. Awkward doesn’t really work in teams. Things have their time and place and it will help to tailor your uniqueness accordingly.
Mr. D
November 2, 2020 at 7:57 pm
Or you apply for a job you once had, lost, realized you actually liked a specific part of that job. And when I applied I highlighted that specific part of the job, which now has become a super important part of the job. The job evolved to meet me and my passion. Weird.
Erik Peterson
November 2, 2020 at 8:06 pm
Yup…..no self doubt here …..untraditional path ..yup…identify and trumpet …yup
CHEERS
Ron Light
November 2, 2020 at 8:13 pm
If you want to frame this style of personal storytelling (and learn the defining, persuasive components of a personal story), try digging into the selling of the top rock and pop stars in Howard Bloom’s most recent book Einstein, Michael Jackson & Me. Howard was the public relations consultant “to the stars,” and he formulated this approach in a methodical way over years of practice.
Black Flame
November 2, 2020 at 9:07 pm
The job application process itself is rigged af. It’s a black hole online. You have maybe a thousand applicants for any one job and the so called “algorithm” filters out resumes that don’t have those “key words” automatically. The system itself ignores anyone with an interesting story or background.
Also, the qualifications and demands are too stringent. 90% of the jobs that are categorized as “entry level” are asking for 1-2 years of experience and advanced skills in certain software tools. It’s utterly ridiculous. Companies assume everyone has done a top tier internship at a fortune 500 company. Not to mention that there are so many applicants with a bachelor’s degree now that employers no longer even see that as a differentiator. It’s like they allow no room for development. Either you have the experience and skills already or you’re useless to them.
Bryn Webster
November 2, 2020 at 9:14 pm
I see amazing legs 🦵, I click
Mark AGR
November 2, 2020 at 9:15 pm
it would be nice just to get an interview in full lockdown
karimzswed1982
November 2, 2020 at 9:18 pm
All i see is legs, damn she fine.
Shutter Eff3ct
November 2, 2020 at 9:55 pm
These legs are way shiny than my future
chamade166
November 2, 2020 at 10:08 pm
@Shutter Eff3ct I am sure your future is brighter than those legs.
hellboy
November 2, 2020 at 9:53 pm
im here for her legs
Sami
November 2, 2020 at 10:56 pm
I’m a 21 year old white european guy who grew up in a higher income family.
I see people with down syndrome get higher tier jobs that I can’t even get an interview for.
Nicholas Jones
November 2, 2020 at 11:52 pm
My story is my story. Not an opportunity to whine about how special I am.
This is good advice. Still hate hearing “Tell your story”. Pfft, I will tell you my story when I am ready. And not just for some job…
In other words, this may be why college works for some and not for others. Also, why half of America hates the other half.
Yisra'el Plato Tzedek
November 3, 2020 at 12:16 am
I have a unique experience. I wonder if Ted X would give me the platform to share it, and make money from it! THAT would be THE experience of my lifetime!
bravojr
November 3, 2020 at 1:34 am
“Nepotism”
Purple Nerd
November 3, 2020 at 4:53 am
I still highly doubt any part of my story can get me hired where I want to work
Noiseless Trend Trading
November 3, 2020 at 8:00 am
Justin Kincaid
November 3, 2020 at 1:27 pm
Lies. It’s not about what you know in this day and age, it’s WHO you know. Experience and intelligence have nothing to do with a job any longer. That’s why nothing gets done and most people I come in contact with are fucking morons.
shasha gu
November 3, 2020 at 1:59 pm
brainwashing does not work on me.
InSanctvs
November 3, 2020 at 2:34 pm
Kewl story! A lot to think about..!
The Biblioklept
November 3, 2020 at 2:55 pm
I only came for the shanks.
rara LemueNeri
November 3, 2020 at 3:24 pm
So Nice 💘💘💘💘💘💘
ennaohlerVien
November 3, 2020 at 3:34 pm
So Nice 💘💘💘💘💘💘
Olmost Gudinaf
November 3, 2020 at 3:52 pm
Another “make lemonade” crap talk. Next!
Samira a J xShe
November 3, 2020 at 3:58 pm
Fantastic 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️
Philip Baker
November 3, 2020 at 5:22 pm
turned the volume off . enjoyed.
Great One
November 3, 2020 at 6:54 pm
so beautiful girl , i loved her 😍🤩🥰🥰
PEDRO HENRIQUE ALBERNAZ XAVIER
November 3, 2020 at 8:24 pm
UMA BOS TA
Byron Lovelace
November 3, 2020 at 10:03 pm
“Dream Job”
The dumbest phrase ever invented…
Thomas Thomas
November 3, 2020 at 11:12 pm
This is a very good advice video!! 😀
Mitch Virtually
November 3, 2020 at 11:50 pm
A practiced vocal fry will make you sound important.
The Vantage Point
November 4, 2020 at 4:32 am
My experience as a drug addict has left me with an understanding of the psychological aspect of it all. Let me tell you…..most of the things we say and know about addiction is wrong. Please allow me to speak.
The Vantage Point
November 4, 2020 at 4:32 am
I have a presentation on a slideshow I can forward to you if you provide an email. The depth of my devotion to being the messenger…to help mothers, fathers, brothers….actually help…cannot be put in words.
In my time in the “twighlight zone” I would study behavioral patterns, coping mechanisms, evasive behavior, self esteem, the lack of it, the constant attack on it, all the subliminal stuff all addicts go thru but don’t have the comprehension to put it into words one can understand, or they just don’t care. Of course, distinguishing between emotion and logic is a rare attribute nowadays. This is just one of the many many many concepts that need to be understood in order to be able to build a real foundation with an open door to a new relationship with the addict themselves , and their families. No resistance, no isolation….and no need to manipulate their willingness. I strongly believe I can lay this out in a way everyone can understand. Not just understand but begin implementing right away.
TheMadinaam
November 4, 2020 at 6:36 am
Thank you!
Duke_ Orsino
November 4, 2020 at 3:18 pm
My story.
Grew up in a poor Puerto Rico family where only my mom passed high school.
Moved to New Jersey when I was 2.
When I was 7 parents move to Florida leave me with my sweet grandma 💘.
Send me and my siblings to live with them.
Then they get divorced.
At this point 14 have to pick who to stay with.
Pick Dad.
Then Pick Mom.
Then Dad leaves for Puerto Rico for grandma with Cancer.
After all of that haven’t done anything with my life.
Now I’m 17.