Helping Mission-Driven Leaders Share Their Strengths
As recruiters, building connections with mission-driven leaders can be a rewarding experience. If you’re working with Christian and faith-driven professionals, it’s helpful to understand how they approach career conversations. Many of these leaders lead with humility, which can make them hesitant to talk about their own accomplishments.
Instead of directly highlighting their achievements, they often expect their work to speak for itself. While their contributions are meaningful, they may not always present them in a way that stands out in a hiring conversation. That’s where a little guidance can go a long way.
A great way to help is by encouraging them to think through three key areas and shape their responses into short, clear statements (just 1-2 sentences each):
Feature – What specific skill or expertise makes their work stand out?
Accomplishment – What’s a great example of the impact they’ve made?
Benefit – How does this add value for a future employer?
Helping faith and mission-driven professionals frame their experiences this way allows them to stay true to their values while making sure their strengths come across clearly. With a little practice, they can approach job interviews with more confidence and clarity.
Role-playing these conversations can be a great way to build confidence and get comfortable sharing strengths in a natural, meaningful way.
If you believe that a leader in your network would benefit from speaking with me and/or learning about our mission focused recruitment practice, please share my info: billm@oxenhamgroup.com