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Creating Shit Hot Authentic Stories to Sell Your Achievements
Episode 622nd April 2024 • A Dose of Reality with Charles Spence • Charles Spence
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In this episode, Charles talks about how to craft authentic and genuine stories that can sell yourself and stand out from the rest. He points out that many resumes lack persuasive pitches and unique stories, so he offers 5 tips on creating these narratives. He stresses the need for authenticity and alignment with one's CV and interview responses.

He also discusses typical mistakes, like not showing the hidden benefits or linking past experiences to what future employers are looking for.

Here's what you are in for:

01:03 A Sneak Peek at Making Your CV

01:36 How to Make Sales Stories That Stick

04:18 Knowing Your Audience is Your First Step to Win

05:14 Being Specific on How to Make Stories Catchy

10:42 Using Lessons for Future Wins

11:26 The Secret to Job Applications

12:45 Building a Strong Professional Image

13:09 More Than Crafting a CV But Growing Your Career Chances

About Charles

Charles Spence leads Discera, a leading recruitment firm specializing in the biopharma industry.

He graduated with a biomedical degree, has worked in hospitals (including translation work in Seoul, South Korea), and also spent years doing diabetes research. After doing research and travel, a career in business and science felt the most appropriate.


In 2023, Charles decided to launch his firm - Discera Search. A firm committed to solving the biggest talent needs of early clinical stage SME biotechs on the East Coast and DACH.


Connect with Charles:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-spence-clinical/

Website: https://www.discera-search.com/

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