During the job application process, many things are out of our control. We can’t, for example, do much about the consulting credentials of competing job candidates, which may be the deciding factor in some cases.
But one thing we can control is our personal narrative that explains why we should be ultimately hired for a role, according to Roberto Amorosino, a former senior human resources specialist at the World Bank Group. The career coach shared proven strategies for an effective consulting career during a recent Devex digital event.
The aim is to share stories that “are helping me to demonstrate the sophistication [and] the relevance of my work,” he said, and doing this properly can be the difference-maker in the final stages of hiring. But to get to that point, there are other things you should know that can help you through the earlier steps of the recruitment process.
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Justin Sablich
Justin is a contributing writer and editor who previously led Devex’s careers content strategy. Before joining Devex, Justin served as the managing editor of Springwise, covering sustainable and climate-tech innovation across all business sectors. He also spent over 13 years as an editor and writer for the New York Times, specializing in digital content production and strategy while producing written and multimedia content on a range of topics, including travel, sports, and technology.
