[Prologue] Specs vs. Story

Part 1.
In this age of spec fever, why are there winners?
The specs are shaking
In this age of spec fever, why are there winners?
The story of a college student without qualifications getting hired by a major corporation
You can't get their invitation based on your specs.
March out of your resume
The world wants your story.
Compete with uniqueness, not the best.
Invest in story capital and story indices.
Distinguish between occupation and profession
Karma will surely lead to a career.

Part 2.
Story beats specs
People who are attracted have different stories
Stories bring opportunity
Interviewers remember stories more than specs.
The story welcomes even failure.
Organizations want stories, not specs.
Why should I pick you? It's your story!

Part 3.
How will your story be evaluated?
A strong story is vivid in its power.
Competency Development and Competency Structure for Employment
Effective Ways to Prepare for Competency-Based Interviews
“The Foundation of Competence 1.
Reading」 Read, read, and read again
“The Foundation of Competence 2.
Writing」 Record your day
“The Foundation of Competence 3.
Evolve from "Doing" storytelling to "Storydoing"

Part 4.
Eight Core Competencies That Form the Backbone of a Story
Communication: Practice listener-centered communication.
Teamwork: A Key Qualification for Talents Coveted by Organizations
Learning from former UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold on "Accountability"
Creativity: Creatively breaking apart and combining new things
"Planning and Organization" Ideas and execution can never be separated.
Customer Orientation: Who are your customers now?
Become a "technical knowledge" problem solver
Self-directed learning is the best way to promote your potential.

Part 5.
Start your story now
Step 1: The Beginning of the Story, the Origin Experience
Step 2: Experience the Popeye Moment
Step 3: Find Holy Discontent
Step 4: Collect episodes
Step 5: Dirty hands rather than a clean head
Step 6: Focus on the smallest detail.
Step 7: Think Globally, Act Individually
Step 8: Spread the Word and Ask
Step 9: Invest in Online Real Estate
Step 10: Help Others Tell Their Stories

Part 6.
How to Use Stories to Drive Achievement
How to Use Your Story to Get a Job
How to Use Stories in Your Projects
How to Use Stories in Your Daily Work
How to Use Stories in Marketing
How to spread value through stories

Part 7.
You are bigger than you appear
Korean youth: Why are we poor?
Be a dangerous person
Self-development and human development are different.
The 880,000 Won Reality of the Glamorous Generation G
Do we give ourselves a chance?
The only person I can change is myself.
You are bigger than you appear
Having and Being as Life Strategies
We need a true entrepreneurial spirit.

Part 8.
In a changing world, stories are the key to survival.
Retie your shoelaces
What to prepare?
Let's walk at our own pace
The choice is entirely mine
Be skeptical of the messages around you.
Just because the path chosen by the majority doesn't mean it's safe.
It's more important who you are than where you work.
Sometimes it's okay to get off track

[Epilogue] Supporting your "Story Wars"
[Author's Note]

The first book recommended by recruiters and headhunters at major corporations
The so-called 'uselessness of specifications' theory is currently spreading among companies.
In fact, a survey of 307 HR managers at domestic companies found that 88.2 percent of respondents said, "It's difficult to assess practical skills based on qualifications alone." Jeon Jong-min, head of recruitment at SK Group, said, "What matters is not qualifications per se, but the skills that are helpful for a specific company and specific job."
A smart job seeker is someone who develops skills that set them apart from others and can effectively communicate these skills during the hiring process.
This book is an excellent guide to that wisdom,” he recommended.

Opportunities don't come in order from first place.
One of the most immutable principles of hiring is that “it is not the best that is hired, but the person who stands out.”
Herein lies the strength of the story.
The story makes me unique, not just one of many competitors.
The book presents how to overcome specs with stories.
The book meticulously explains story-centered competency development methods, eight global core competencies, and story composition methods, and helps individuals achieve personal success through career exploration, employment strategies, and career management.


Story beats specs
The book asks:
“Do you have a story that can inspire trust in the hiring process? Do you have a story that sets you apart from others, rather than just a list of generic qualifications? Are you still wasting time comparing yourself to others, looking at your surroundings, and blaming others?” And prove it.
“You are greater than you appear.”
It calls for a shift in thinking from spec-centered to story-centered, and presents specific implementation strategies for securing opportunities and realizing one's self, from job discovery to competency development.