Converting scar stories into case studies

Converting SCAR stories into Case

Studies. . .Like a Boss.

2 simple formulas to guide your way

© Copyright 2016, RochesterWorks! Developed by Job Strategists: Barbara Wilcox, Rosa Smith-Montanaro

Get Mental: have the right Mindset. 1. Hiring Managers / Interviewers do not

speak in Code. Your HMs do not speak RochesterWorks!-ese. They love reading/hearing a good SCAR

story, BUT this doesn’t mean they know what it is called.

Just like we love a good website … most of us can’t write code.

Change language like “Situation” into “Accomplishment.” OR start with your Accomplishment. This is more interesting and more universal.

2. You’re like an Olympian setting the bar.

You’re being innovative. You’re being proactive. You’re setting yourself apart. This is extra and is not required. …And so, if you’re going to do it—you better

do it well and do it right.


StagesA. Brainstorm

List every single last accomplishment and/or challenge you’ve overcome

B. Resume & Interview Create a resume and practice interviewing, 1st

C. Prioritize Pick & Choose stories you want to use.

(Functional Analysis)D. Convert

Turn them into legitimate Case StudiesE. Format

Create a document that looks like it would be used as an internal doc at your new company

Conversion (Stage D)D. Convert: create legit. Case Studies1) Rebrand. Think of “Situation” as

“Accomplishment.”2) Rework. Pinpoint and nail your

challenge. Hone and harness so it is clear and concise.

3) Reformat. Must consider your industry standards, practices, and audience.

4) Results. MUST HAVE. Be clear, concise. Quantify & qualify.

2 Formulas 2 Great Success.


Stage C: Prioritize. • Who is this being

delivered to?• Who is reading this?• What do they want

to know?

Know your

Audience

• What is the primary function of this job?

• Where does this title rank?

• What is this job NOT responsible for?

Know your Job

Titles

• What defines my industry?

• What is cutting-edge in this industry?

• What is outdated?

Know your

Industry

C stands for Crucial.

C is very Crucial because it sets the stage for a successful Conversion.

You have to take quality time with Stage C before you can advanced to Stage D and begin Converting to actual Case Studies.


Let the Games Begin!• Use your packet to help guide in the Conversion

process.


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Converting scar stories into case studies