1- Sensible life choices. A life story develops that demonstrates career-relevant choices, showing a background that lends itself to a structured career. Evidence that a person has shown hard-graft and tenacity, and has been able to learn from rejection. Signs that a person has taken control of their destiny, rather than life controlling them. “If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same…” Rudyard Kipling
2- Intellectual horsepower. We are talking about an innate sense of curiosity. We are also talking about qualifications that match career goals. Eg, surely a bookkeeper would have achieved or be working to achieve relevant qualifications? “Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings.” Salvador Dali
3- Entrusted with projects beyond a person’s level of experience. This will likely be an example of achievement that is in some way extraordinary. Eg, successfully completing a special project for an employer. “Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.” Arthur Schopenhauer
