Employment Narrative Instructions

Your story in a few short paragraphs. Where you’ve been, what you’re good at, and what you want next. Include the thread that runs through your work, and what you’re proud of. Include both paid and unpaid work, like volunteering, caregiving, hobbies, etc.

This narrative does not have to be polished, because no one except a robot is going to read it. So, don't worry about perfect organization, grammar or spelling. Also, you don't need to do any special formatting, since you'll save this as a plain text document.



STEP 1: Write your story

Ideas to Get Started

I am a [kind of worker] with [number] years of experience in [areas]. 

These are different jobs I've had [describe].

I’m best at [2 or 3 strengths]. 

I really enjoy work that lets me [explain]

I've also used my skills doing unpaid work [describe volunteering, caregiving, etc.]

People count on me for [what]. 

People compliment me for [what].

What I’m proud of: [1 or 2 things]. 

A bit more of my story: [anything that helps someone understand you].



STEP 2: Save this as a .txt file in your Job Search folder