Show, Don't Tell

Imagine an interviewer asks a candidate, "What is your greatest strength?" The candidate puffs out their chest and says:

"My greatest strength is that I'm a really hard worker and a great problem solver."

The interviewer smiles, nods, and makes a note. But what do they write down? Most likely, nothing of value.

Why? Because this statement, while perhaps true, is completely unproven. It's a claim, not evidence. It's a label, not a story. It's the interview equivalent of empty calories—it fills the air but provides no real substance.

This is the essence of "Telling."

Now, imagine a different candidate is asked the same question. They pause, and then say: