Day 11: What you've accomplished

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Today, we're going to draft part two of your Personal Career Story: what you've accomplished.

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Similar to yesterday, spend a few minutes today reflecting on the activities from days 6, 8 and 9.

  • Day 6 | Your Brag Sheet
  • Day 8 | Your Resume
  • Day 9 | Obstacles

Once you've reviewed your work from each of those days, you'll then write a summary of what you've accomplished so far in your career.

Remember: 

  1. This is a first draft. Don't stress about it being perfect.
  2. Keep it simple. Don't re-write everything you put together in the activities from day 6, 8 and 9; instead, really focus on putting together a high-level overview that's simple and concise. Aim for no more than a paragraph.
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Similar to yesterday, spend a few minutes today reflecting on the activities from days 6, 8 and 9.

  • Day 6 | Your Brag Sheet
  • Day 8 | Your Resume
  • Day 9 | Obstacles

Once you've reviewed your work from each of those days, you'll then write a summary of what you've accomplished so far in your career.

Remember: 

  1. This is a first draft. Don't stress about it being perfect.
  2. Keep it simple. Don't re-write everything you put together in the activities from day 6, 8 and 9; instead, really focus on putting together a high-level overview that's simple and concise. Aim for no more than a paragraph.
Green: What's going Well?
(Ex: If you’ve got a manager than you love, put “my manager” in the green section.)
Yellow: What’s not amazing, but not totally broken?
(Ex: Don’t have any real passion for the industry you’re currently in, but it’s not the worst job in the world? Those belong here.)
RED: What needs attention immediately?
(Ex: You're feeling completely burnt out and your personal relationships are suffering.)
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Similar to yesterday, spend a few minutes today reflecting on the activities from days 6, 8 and 9.

  • Day 6 | Your Brag Sheet
  • Day 8 | Your Resume
  • Day 9 | Obstacles

Once you've reviewed your work from each of those days, you'll then write a summary of what you've accomplished so far in your career.

Remember: 

  1. This is a first draft. Don't stress about it being perfect.
  2. Keep it simple. Don't re-write everything you put together in the activities from day 6, 8 and 9; instead, really focus on putting together a high-level overview that's simple and concise. Aim for no more than a paragraph.
What gives me energy:
Drains My Energy:
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Similar to yesterday, spend a few minutes today reflecting on the activities from days 6, 8 and 9.

  • Day 6 | Your Brag Sheet
  • Day 8 | Your Resume
  • Day 9 | Obstacles

Once you've reviewed your work from each of those days, you'll then write a summary of what you've accomplished so far in your career.

Remember: 

  1. This is a first draft. Don't stress about it being perfect.
  2. Keep it simple. Don't re-write everything you put together in the activities from day 6, 8 and 9; instead, really focus on putting together a high-level overview that's simple and concise. Aim for no more than a paragraph.
Important Note
While you're starting the work today to understand and articulate your Why, don't stress about it being perfect today. We're going to continue to revisit this over time.
Make notes on your why.
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Similar to yesterday, spend a few minutes today reflecting on the activities from days 6, 8 and 9.

  • Day 6 | Your Brag Sheet
  • Day 8 | Your Resume
  • Day 9 | Obstacles

Once you've reviewed your work from each of those days, you'll then write a summary of what you've accomplished so far in your career.

Remember: 

  1. This is a first draft. Don't stress about it being perfect.
  2. Keep it simple. Don't re-write everything you put together in the activities from day 6, 8 and 9; instead, really focus on putting together a high-level overview that's simple and concise. Aim for no more than a paragraph.
Begin your list:
What’s important to you?
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Similar to yesterday, spend a few minutes today reflecting on the activities from days 6, 8 and 9.

  • Day 6 | Your Brag Sheet
  • Day 8 | Your Resume
  • Day 9 | Obstacles

Once you've reviewed your work from each of those days, you'll then write a summary of what you've accomplished so far in your career.

Remember: 

  1. This is a first draft. Don't stress about it being perfect.
  2. Keep it simple. Don't re-write everything you put together in the activities from day 6, 8 and 9; instead, really focus on putting together a high-level overview that's simple and concise. Aim for no more than a paragraph.
For work/school
What are some key things you’ve done well at work or in school that you’re proud of? (Ex: delivering key projects on time, earning a certificate or credential, etc.)
For others
When are some times people have thanked you for being you? What did you do to support them in those moments? (Ex: Giving great advice, going out of your way to help others, etc.
For yourself
When have you put yourself first and felt good about it afterwards? (Ex: Set boundaries with your boss about when you can/cannot work, decided to take a 30 day career refresh to get back in control of your career, etc.)
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Similar to yesterday, spend a few minutes today reflecting on the activities from days 6, 8 and 9.

  • Day 6 | Your Brag Sheet
  • Day 8 | Your Resume
  • Day 9 | Obstacles

Once you've reviewed your work from each of those days, you'll then write a summary of what you've accomplished so far in your career.

Remember: 

  1. This is a first draft. Don't stress about it being perfect.
  2. Keep it simple. Don't re-write everything you put together in the activities from day 6, 8 and 9; instead, really focus on putting together a high-level overview that's simple and concise. Aim for no more than a paragraph.
What is a personal team, per se?
We like to think of it as a small group of people who can help you grow in your career, give you access and insights that you may not otherwise have had, and who can help hold you accountable to your goals.
You admire:
Whether it’s their career accomplishments or their general approach to life, think about someone you admire. Having someone to look up to is a great way to get exposure to new opportunities and career paths that may not have been obvious to us on our own.
Looks up to you:
One of the best ways to help yourself is by helping others. Having someone on your team who looks up to you is an incredibly powerful way to break cycles that many of us have gotten stuck in over time. If you can be an example of what it means to invest in yourself for someone else, you’ll build a connection that transcends where you are in your career today.
Will hold you accountable:
You’re doing a great job spending this time investing in yourself, but we all inevitably will slip up. Think about someone who you trust to hold you accountable to making progress.
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Similar to yesterday, spend a few minutes today reflecting on the activities from days 6, 8 and 9.

  • Day 6 | Your Brag Sheet
  • Day 8 | Your Resume
  • Day 9 | Obstacles

Once you've reviewed your work from each of those days, you'll then write a summary of what you've accomplished so far in your career.

Remember: 

  1. This is a first draft. Don't stress about it being perfect.
  2. Keep it simple. Don't re-write everything you put together in the activities from day 6, 8 and 9; instead, really focus on putting together a high-level overview that's simple and concise. Aim for no more than a paragraph.
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Similar to yesterday, spend a few minutes today reflecting on the activities from days 6, 8 and 9.

  • Day 6 | Your Brag Sheet
  • Day 8 | Your Resume
  • Day 9 | Obstacles

Once you've reviewed your work from each of those days, you'll then write a summary of what you've accomplished so far in your career.

Remember: 

  1. This is a first draft. Don't stress about it being perfect.
  2. Keep it simple. Don't re-write everything you put together in the activities from day 6, 8 and 9; instead, really focus on putting together a high-level overview that's simple and concise. Aim for no more than a paragraph.
Obvious Obstacles

Examples might include:

  • I have a manager who doesn’t seem to care.
  • There’s no more room for growth at my current company.
  • I've stayed at home with my kids for many years and am unsure how to get back into the corporate world.
  • My monthly expenses are more than I bring in.
Less Obvious Examples

Examples might include:

  • I’m having a hard time feeling motivated about anything.
  • I’m afraid of failing.
  • I’m not even sure if I’m good enough for this job
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Similar to yesterday, spend a few minutes today reflecting on the activities from days 6, 8 and 9.

  • Day 6 | Your Brag Sheet
  • Day 8 | Your Resume
  • Day 9 | Obstacles

Once you've reviewed your work from each of those days, you'll then write a summary of what you've accomplished so far in your career.

Remember: 

  1. This is a first draft. Don't stress about it being perfect.
  2. Keep it simple. Don't re-write everything you put together in the activities from day 6, 8 and 9; instead, really focus on putting together a high-level overview that's simple and concise. Aim for no more than a paragraph.
What's Your Story?
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Similar to yesterday, spend a few minutes today reflecting on the activities from days 6, 8 and 9.

  • Day 6 | Your Brag Sheet
  • Day 8 | Your Resume
  • Day 9 | Obstacles

Once you've reviewed your work from each of those days, you'll then write a summary of what you've accomplished so far in your career.

Remember: 

  1. This is a first draft. Don't stress about it being perfect.
  2. Keep it simple. Don't re-write everything you put together in the activities from day 6, 8 and 9; instead, really focus on putting together a high-level overview that's simple and concise. Aim for no more than a paragraph.
What have you accomplished?
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Similar to yesterday, spend a few minutes today reflecting on the activities from days 6, 8 and 9.

  • Day 6 | Your Brag Sheet
  • Day 8 | Your Resume
  • Day 9 | Obstacles

Once you've reviewed your work from each of those days, you'll then write a summary of what you've accomplished so far in your career.

Remember: 

  1. This is a first draft. Don't stress about it being perfect.
  2. Keep it simple. Don't re-write everything you put together in the activities from day 6, 8 and 9; instead, really focus on putting together a high-level overview that's simple and concise. Aim for no more than a paragraph.
What's Next for you?
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Similar to yesterday, spend a few minutes today reflecting on the activities from days 6, 8 and 9.

  • Day 6 | Your Brag Sheet
  • Day 8 | Your Resume
  • Day 9 | Obstacles

Once you've reviewed your work from each of those days, you'll then write a summary of what you've accomplished so far in your career.

Remember: 

  1. This is a first draft. Don't stress about it being perfect.
  2. Keep it simple. Don't re-write everything you put together in the activities from day 6, 8 and 9; instead, really focus on putting together a high-level overview that's simple and concise. Aim for no more than a paragraph.
We recommend taking notes directly in Career Sandwich and using your dashboard as the place to always keep your story up to date.
Notes from your test drive
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Similar to yesterday, spend a few minutes today reflecting on the activities from days 6, 8 and 9.

  • Day 6 | Your Brag Sheet
  • Day 8 | Your Resume
  • Day 9 | Obstacles

Once you've reviewed your work from each of those days, you'll then write a summary of what you've accomplished so far in your career.

Remember: 

  1. This is a first draft. Don't stress about it being perfect.
  2. Keep it simple. Don't re-write everything you put together in the activities from day 6, 8 and 9; instead, really focus on putting together a high-level overview that's simple and concise. Aim for no more than a paragraph.
Check out your very own Personal Profile Page?
All of the work you've done has now been digitalized and put into your very own digital profile page. You can find your page under the "Pages" tab of your Dashboard! View it, refine it and share it!
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Once you've written your first draft, you can mark today's task as complete. And if you're needing some extra help, check out the resources below.

We'll see you tomorrow where we'll draft part 3 of your Personal Career story! 

Keeping track of things we do well across all parts of our life is one of the simplest ways we will be able to keep our Personal Career Story fresh over time. We'll use this list again in the coming days, but don't hesitate to visit your dashboard to add more anytime you do something else that's brag-worthy.

Great work today, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

Additional Support

Ugh! I don't know how to get all of this in a single paragraph!

There's a reason they say "even the best writers need editors." Keeping things simple and concise is hard work! But today, remember that this is just a first draft and that we'll continue to refine and tighten up your story over time. If you're really struggling, try this: write a "headline" for each of the major things you accomplished so far. Keep it to the 4-6 most important things you've done, and skip the details for now. Focusing on the headline of each accomplishment helps build a structure for a summary that we can fill in over time.

Here's an example of effective headlines that, when put together, act as a great high level summary of someone's accomplishments.

  • Studied Marketing in college. Loved the creative side, didn't love the business side.
  • First job was at a Graphic design agency doing work for a variety of clients.
  • Learned a ton, and realized web design was really what I enjoyed.
  • Hit some bumps in the road: my lack of web development skills made it tough for me to find more opportunities in the space that interested me.
  • Currently working at a small start up on the brand team, and doing some coding classes in my free time.

This paragraph is meant to be truthful and authentic, so when in doubt, just keep it to the facts.

Hey Name,

I wanted to shoot you a quick note and ask for a few minutes of your help with something. I recently signed up for a 14-day program to develop my Personal Career Story: a high-level overview of who I am, what I've accomplished in my career so far, and where I hope to go next. My goal is to use this story as a way to help recruiters, hiring managers, and others to more quickly and effectively get a sense of what I'm all about and value I can bring.

One step in the program was to identify people for my "Personal Team" who can provide feedback about my story and help me get it as crisp and clear as possible. Would you be able/willing to spend 10 minutes reading my one-page story and sharing your thoughts? I'm also happy to hop on the phone and talk it through with you live if that's easier for you! 

Let me know, and thanks! 
In most cases, the person you ask will be excited to help! In the case that someone says they can't help you this time, simply thank them for their time and reach out to someone else on your team.
I was impacted by a layoff. Should I include that?

Great question, and the answer really depends on how formative that experience was to you. If you were impacted by a layoff and was able to find a new opportunity relatively quickly, it may not add much value to your high level summary. On the other hand, if you were impacted by a layoff and it took a while to find a new role (or you're potentially still looking), adding that detail to your high level summary can be a good idea. Remember, this paragraph isn't intended to "make you look good" or "pitch someone why they should hire you." This is simply a summary of the facts: what have you accomplished and navigated through in your career to date. Layoff's happen, and there's no shame in talking truthfully about those experiences.

Can you share examples?

Sure thing. Here are two examples you can use as inspiration:

"After high school, I decided to go to work at a local auto mechanic's shop to give myself some time to save up for college and get more clear about what I wanted to study. I didn't have formal training, so began as an apprentice and worked directly under one of the lead mechanics at the shop. Within a year, I was completing projects on my own and was trusted to take on more complicated work over time. I've been working at this shop for the last 6 years, and have begun taking night classes online to work towards my undergraduate degree; I'm hoping to major in Business with a focus on Marketing." 

"While I was getting my degree at Design School, I interned at a prominent architecture firm in the area, helping out some of the senior designers with textile and material selections for larger projects. While I learned a ton in that internship, I realized that I wanted to have more input across the entire design spectrum, so when I applied for jobs after school, I aimed for smaller design firms where I could get my hands in all parts of the design process. I spent 2 years at that firm, then decided it was time for a change: I took an opportunity to be a design lead at a virtual-first firm, helping clients all over the country through virtual design services. While that was a great opportunity during the pandemic, I miss being in the field and really getting to design spaces "in real life." That's why I'm looking for my next opportunity." 

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