Strategic Storytelling for Professional Interviews
10 Days
·Cohort-based Course
Transform your interviews with strategic storytelling. [July cohort: New York City, In Person] [September cohort: Fully Online]
Strategic Storytelling for Professional Interviews
10 Days
·Cohort-based Course
Transform your interviews with strategic storytelling. [July cohort: New York City, In Person] [September cohort: Fully Online]
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Course overview
Ready to transform the way you communicate in interviews?
Let’s be honest—interviewing is tough. But you don’t have to go in unprepared. In this interactive 6-session course, you’ll learn how to use storytelling as a powerful tool to stand out in interviews, build connection, and speak with confidence.
We’ll break down what interviewers are really looking for and how to craft narratives that communicate your strengths with clarity and purpose. Through interactive workshops, practical exercises, and real-time feedback, you’ll develop compelling stories for that “About Me” question and other key topics so you can walk into any interview feeling ready and self-assured.
You’ll leave this course with a personalized story toolkit, polished answers, and a deeper understanding of how to adapt your message for different roles, companies, and audiences.
What You'll Learn:
• The impact of storytelling in interviews
• Story structure and key storytelling techniques
• How to create emotional connection and buy-in
• Communicating with clarity and relevance
• Developing a professional resume and LinkedIn summary
• Overcoming interview anxiety
• Understanding non-verbal cues in interviews
• Tailoring your story to resonate with different roles and industries
• Adapting your story in real time based on audience needs
• Identifying and leveraging your authentic voice
• Balancing personality with professionalism
How You'll Learn:
• Applying frameworks through hands-on exercises
• Practicing stories live with peers and feedback
• Sharing and refining answers in group sessions
• Learning from real examples and peer stories
• Building a personalized interview toolkit
What You'll Gain:
• Personalized story vault with interview-ready stories and responses
• Clarity on what interviewers in your industry actually want
• Techniques for adapting stories and responses for different interviewers
• Greater self-awareness of tone, pace, and non-verbal cues
• A private 1 hour session to use right before your next interview
New York City Location:
307 W 38th St, Suite 1403 C
Manhattan, NY 10018
Who this course is for:
01
Job Seekers
Multi-round interviews can be tricky. Learn to tailor your stories to connect with each interviewer and show your worth.
02
Early-Career Tech Professionals
Are you preparing for interviews but aren't sure what interviewers are looking for? Let's get into it!
03
Working Professionals
Grow your influence and career through better storytelling and intentional communication.
Why storytelling is the most effective form of communication
Highlight Critical Thinking in Action
Good stories reflect how you solve problems, navigate obstacles, and go about your decision making process. They help interviewers understand your way of thinking and approach to complex challenges.
Create Connection and Trust
A well-told story humanizes your experience, helping interviewers connect with you emotionally. This connection makes them more likely to advocate for you against other candidates.
Differentiate Yourself in a Competitive Market
With more qualified candidates than ever, storytelling helps you stand out by making your background memorable — because let’s be honest, facts alone don’t win people over, stories that connect do.
Demonstrate Clear, Complex Communication
Telling a strong story shows that you can organize your thoughts, communicate with clarity, and navigate nuance — key skills for any role.
Showcase Personality and Professionalism
In interviews, it’s not just about what you say, it’s how you say it. Storytelling blends professionalism, authenticity, and personality, helping you build trust and connection while giving interviewers real insight into how you think and communicate.
What’s included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Erin Essex in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
16 lessons • 5 projects
Week 1
Day 1: Overview
Day 2: Overview
Day 3: Overview
Week 2
Day 4: Overview
Day 5: Overview
Day 6: Overview
Meet your instructor
Erin Essex
Erin Essex
Storytelling isn’t just something I teach—it’s something I live. With hundreds of hours of formal training in both theater and professional storytelling, I know how to captivate an audience, whether it’s on stage or in the boardroom. But beyond the theory, I’ve got thousands of hours of real-world, hands-on experience telling stories at work that get results—securing jobs, earning promotions, and getting projects greenlit.
I understand the power of a well-told story and how to tailor it to any situation. In this workshop, I’ll help you unlock that power, too. Together, we’ll turn your everyday communications into opportunities to influence, engage, and inspire. Let’s make your stories work as hard as you do!
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Strategic Storytelling for Professional Interviews
September (Online)
$249
Dates
Payment Deadline
Course schedule
4-6 hours per week
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30pm - 9:00pm EST
The July cohort will host it's Tuesday and Thursday lessons in our NYC classroom located at:
307 W 38th St, Suite 1403 C
Manhattan, NY 10018
Wednesdays (Optional)
6:30pm - 8:30pm EST
Wednesday lessons are online, live Q&A sessions.
Assignments & Final Project
4-6 hours per week
Anticipate dedicating 4-6 hours per week working on your narratives for your Interviewing Story Vault.
Storytelling Recipe Card
Struggling with where to start on your 'About Me' story?
Our structured Storytelling Recipe Card will help you get started on crafting your own personal pitch, without having to overthink it.
Get this free resource
The Psychology of First Impressions
Factors that impact the first impression
Navigating confirmation bias
Creating impressions that stick
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Learning is better with cohorts
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you
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Join an upcoming cohort
Strategic Storytelling for Professional Interviews
September (Online)
$249
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