How I Was Able to Leverage My Experience in Fantasy Sports to Get a Job Interview Recently, while networking over a cup of coffee, I told an innocent story. Unbeknownst to me at the time, that innocent story would lead directly to a job interview. As I sat across from a banker with many high-profile contacts in the baseball industry, we casually discussed the new MLB playoff structure . The fact that he's a big baseball fan led us to exchange predictions of whom we ultimately thought was going to win the World Series. I stated my predictions using stats and stories about the players whom I ultimately thought were going to make a difference and lead their teams to the victory. I quickly realized that all of the research I'd done leading up to fantasy drafts and all of the attention I'd focused toward my fantasy teams on a daily basis allowed me to develop detailed knowledge of past player performances, injuries, and trades. The more we spoke, the more I was able to impress my listener. When asked how I knew all of the statistics I fired his way, I explained that it was all information I'd learned in order to become a successful fantasy baseball GM. How did my experience as a Fantasy Baseball GM get me an interview? 1. I Told an Industry-Specific Story About Being Successful Telling a pertinent and intriguing story is one of the most powerful tools you can use to create a