The Career Corner Redesign Project is a self-taped

Video Setup video storytelling initiative that utilizes the

narratives of our engaged employees as a roadmap
Guidelines to career acceleration at Zenith.

Carefully read directions Slate your recordings

Each section of questions comes When you start recording, please
with a description that explains what state the:
we'd like to know. Try reading each
description to contextualize your 1. Section Title
responses. 2. Question you're responding to
3. Loudly clap your hands
This'll help design a comprehensive flow for your storytelling. 4. Wait three seconds

This helps us easily edit different videos together.

Pick a quiet, clean setting

1. Pick a quiet room in your space.
2. If possible, make sure you're space is clean
and tidy.
Be aware of lighting
If your background is too bright, we
can't see your lovely face. Try playing
around with lamps and natural light
until you get a clear and flattering
image of yourself.

If possible, try not to film in front of windows. They

usually have distracting features and inconsistent
Landscape > Portrait natural lighting.
Make sure your camera is placed
horizontally, not vertically, when
recording,
Keep camera stationary &
well positioned
Keep the camera at eye level, if possible.
You can use books, a tripod, or ask for
Video Title & Format help recording.
Please respond to however many
questions you'd like. We ask that each Try keeping the camera as still as possible
question be filmed in a separate once you've positioned it. Let's avoid
video. shaky hands and tables.

When submitting the video to box, please label it Try to keep your shoulders and face in
"EmployeeName_SectionName_QuestionNumber". the camera frame. Your torso or full body
does not need to be shown.
ex. "MatthewNelson_FirstDay_1a".

Please keep each video submission between 30 seconds to 1 minute per question.

Keep answers Honest, Appropriate, Thoughtful and Succinct.

Questions to
Consider...
FIRST DAY
Description: Describe your first day at the company, and
what specific seeds were planted that inspired you to stay
with us for as long as you have.
1. Why Zenith?
2. What did you expect working for Zenith to be like on
day one?
a. How did Zenith measure up?
3. How may days has it been since your first day? (If
possible, quantify your time based off your work
product. (E.g., "It's been 2,406 claims since my first
day!")
4. Why do you continue to choose Zenith?
MENTORSHIP
Description: Aim to talk about the Zenith learning
culture (classes, managers, peers, etc.) and how
mentorship doesn't always have to come from another
person.
1. What was the moment you realized you couldn't do it
alone?
2. One word to describe Zenith mentors?
3. Who was instrumental in your growth at the organization?
4. Where was the most unlikely place you discovered
mentorship or guidance?
5. How have you mentored others?
NEXT STEPS
Description: How does Zenith create opportunities for you to be your best self? Folks with long careers are encouraged
to answer the questions in column two. Thank you for you service & dedication to the company!
1. When did you know you were ready for the next phase of your
career at Zenith?
2. How did Zenith help you prepare yourself for your transition?
3. What about Zenith inspires your relentless pursuit of being your
best self?
4. What would you say to people trying to get where you are in your
career?
GOALS
Description: How have you achieved, with Zenith's
help, the goals you set in your career?
1. What was the role you had when you started?
a. What was your ultimate goal when you got to
Zenith?
2. If you could define your "career growth" in 1 word,
what would it be?
3. Please share 3 pieces of advice for someone trying
to accelerate their career path?
4. How did you learn to champion your career?
5. Who helped you champion your career?
GROWTH
Description: Growth is often nonlinear. Share your
thoughts about the success and setbacks of your career
and how Zenith helped you navigate them.
1. Using materials, draw what you thought growth would
look like (e.g., straight vertical line, ladder, graph, a
tree, etc.)
a. Now draw what it turned out to be
b. How do you feel about that distinction, if there is
one?
2. How has Zenith changed your perspective on career
growth?
3. What did you have to learn and/or unlearn to be
successful at Zenith?
4. What does success at Zenith look like for you now?
5. What's next for your career at Zenith?
1. How do you want to be remembered by your
colleagues?
2. How did Zenith help you fulfill your legacy?
3. What will you miss the most and why?