SCIENCE-Based Strategy to Stand-Out on a Job Search

Want to make your resume and cover letter extra-memorable and stand-out, here is a way to USE SCIENCE to stand out on your job search.

Crazy.

I am interested in consumer neuroscience so I was having ChatGPT educate me on this. I learned something that will help you stand out on your job search in multiple ways but I'll focus here on your resume and cover letter.

According to consumer neuroscience STORIES hit differently with people. Your resume is probably full of facts and dates and not using stories much or at all, the same holds true with your cover letter.

Here are some secrets from consumer neuroscience for how adding stories to your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile can help you rise above:

1.) Emotional Engagement: Stories have the power to evoke emotions, which can lead to stronger connections.
2.) Memory Encoding: Narrative storytelling activates multiple regions of the brain, including those responsible for processing sensory information and emotions. This multi-faceted engagement enhances the encoding of information into memory
3.) Persuasion: Stories can be persuasive because they allow you to convey information in a more engaging and relatable manner.

So, on your job search if you want to make emotional connections, be memorable, and be persuasive - figure out not just the facts from your employment but what your stories are!