Show Dont Just Tell

Show Dont Just Tell Showing a picture is better than trying to explain something- at least most of the time. Here are suggestions on how to show your work. Explaining With Pictures Have you ever tried to explain something and get that blank I-dont-know-what-you-are-talking-about stare in return? Its up to you to make sure people understand what you are talking about! Example I loved hearing a story from a job seeker who used a diagram to back up her claim that she could map out a process for improved efficiency. But this job seeker did NOT just whip out her diagram as she told the story. She gauged the interviewers interest. When the interviewer asked follow-up questions, the document was presented. Of course, there wasnt any proprietary information on the diagram. Make A List What evidence do you have to support your claim? Do you say that youre a good presenter? Do you say you have strong writing skills? Do you say youve streamlined a process? Use a visual to back that up! Review your achievements and list ideas for supporting documentation! Here are some ideas: Photos Newsletter articles Testimonials Work samples Psst, Infographics Are Trending Infographics are a hot, rising trend! A good infographic is supposed to simplify complex information. I love a good infographic. In fact, I often share them on my  Career Sherpa Pinterest  page. If you dont follow me over there, go have a look! Im An Excellent You fill in the blank. If you say communicator, then I would expect proof- writing samples of published work, a list of presentations or events youve spoken at, or better yet a video. If you say you are super at project management, ditto. What kind of proof can you present? Start Gathering Your Documentation NOW Begin collecting testimonials, screenshots, and examples and remember to keep them on your personal device! This makes it easier to share on the go! Dont Stop Here Share! Make it easy for people to see this stuff! Post it to your LinkedIn profile or personal website! Share it as a status update on LinkedIn too!  Ask your network to take a look and provide feedback! More Ideas If you are looking for more specific recommendations on how to include this stuff on your Linked profile, take a look at  Make Your LinkedIn profile Media Rich. Or create a Pinterest account  or  About.me page. The more places you begin showing your story, the greater the chances of your being found! Remember, you are being googled!