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Timothy C. PappasPrincipal
Pappas Delaney, LLCExecutive search
Mission StatementI need your help
A story told consistently over time is the truth-whether it is or not!
A character statement is what you believe to be true and necessary in order for you
to thrive in an organization
Time: 3-5 minutes for development◦ Acknowledge bias when interview begins◦ Central theme◦ What you have consistently guided by
Base material for character statement on:◦ What you believe in (cultural issues, organizational &
individual values) Discuss past employers relative to your character
statement
Stories work at another level Interview: A string of stories about your
professional life Beginning, Middle, End and a Moral…
Every Interviewer is lazy or incompetent and probably both!
◦Take control of the image, not the interview
◦Provide information they need to know◦Interviewee must work harder than interviewer
◦Reinforce central theme/character statement
“Bashing” a former employer can be a positive action!
Stories must reinforce characterImportance of admitting mistakes
relative to character statementConsistency is key
