The Truth is I'm Great
Finding that sweet spot of talking yourself up enough to not be boasting is quite a challenge. You don't want to undersell yourself, you don't want to oversell yourself and you definitely don't want to turn anyone off. It's a delicate balance and one that will serve you well throughout your career. Here are a few tips from previous posts:
Tips On Talking About Yourself "Bragging is a part of the business. Well, as long as you do it right. (No one likes an asshole, remember)..."
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Are You A Big Deal: "Choose your words wisely. The way that you describe and sell yourself may be working against you...."
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Why Should Someone Hire You?: "If you stuttered on your response, go sit on a bench. I'm forever asking questions on here, let's take a moment and look them all together...."
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How To Show Off Without Looking Like A Show Off "She said: "I make the best lasagne!" I thought: "It's probably not that great." I'd never tasted her lasagne. And I didn't want to. And I definitely didn't believe it was "the best."
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