HOOK (First 2 lines — must appear above the 'see more' fold):
"I got [FIRED / PROMOTED / REJECTED / HIRED] because of one thing:
[ONE-WORD OR SHORT PHRASE — e.g., 'Vulnerability.' or 'I asked.']"
STORY:
"[YEAR], I was [YOUR ROLE/SITUATION].
[SET THE SCENE — what you were doing, where you were, what you were aiming for. 2-3 sentences.]
[DESCRIBE THE KEY MOMENT — the meeting, the email, the conversation that changed things. Be specific. Include dialogue if possible. 2-3 sentences.]
[SHARE THE OUTCOME — what happened as a direct result. 1-2 sentences.]"
LESSON:
"Here's what I learned:
[LESSON 1 — stated clearly and concisely]
[LESSON 2 — build on the first]
[LESSON 3 — the one that hits hardest]"
REFLECTION:
"Looking back, I realize [BROADER INSIGHT ABOUT CAREER/LIFE/LEADERSHIP].
If you're in a similar situation, my advice is: [ONE CLEAR PIECE OF ADVICE]."
CTA:
"What's a career lesson that changed your trajectory? Share it below — I'd love to learn from your experience.
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