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accomplishment file
brag file
career evidence
career portfolio
resume writing
resume achievements
interview preparation
behavioral interviews
performance reviews
LinkedIn profile
job search
job search strategy
career management
career advice
professional development
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The "Why You?" File: Build Evidence Before You Need It
"Tell me about a time you improved something." You did. You just can't remember the number. Most professionals can recite their responsibilities and very few can produce their results on short notice. A "Why You?" file fixes that: a running inventory of accomplishments, figures, work samples, and written praise, captured while the facts are fresh. Here's what goes in it, the five facts every entry needs, and why the week after a layoff is the worst time to start.
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