At the end of every interview, I type the questions that took me by surprise and wished I had answered better on a document. Over the years, the questions pile up, and I get better at putting myself in the shoes of prospective interviewers and anticipating the kinds of questions they would ask.

You probably know your story inside out, but nothing like an acronym to help you bring to mind your talking points quickly. So I call myself an ACE educator, where ACE stands for adaptable, creative n enthusiastic. I can easily rattle off stories based on each of these traits. Also, having an acronym that feels authentic to me helps in advancing my narrative n solidifying my brand image

Are there initiatives that you can join in which you offer guidance to youths who are interested in venturing into your field or even just getting general career-related advice from a professional? So my country has such programs, and I find value in participating in them because I get to share my talking points in a non-threatening environment when my mentee asks me questions. I still remember a mentee being so interested in teaching that she asked me to keep a time log of my activities for a week. Meeting new people is always good - it broadens my understanding of human nature. Left to my own devices, I wouldn’t have bothered to track my usage of time.