Can a Job Seeker Really Self-Promote Without Bragging

Can a Job Seeker Really Self-Promote Without BraggingCan a Job Seeker Really Self-Promote Without Bragging4When the term self-promotion is said, it usually causes most people to have pictures of loud mouth braggers come to mind. We all know the type. You run away from this type of behavior as quickly as its socially acceptable to do so. But, there are ways to self-promote without bragging and making other people run away.The deal is if you dont self-promote how else will you get a new job? How will you get your next promotion?Simple answer you wont.The good news is that self-promotion- authentic self-promotion- is way different than the image you may have conjured up. Self-promotion is subtle and useful, but for some reason, we associate extreme versions with it.Its time for an attitude check.Lets look at a few tips to help you self-promote without bragging to employersThe BraggerOver use of self-centered words like I, me, and mine. Its like over salting your food, making it offensiv e and unsatisfying.Useless information. Often a bragger is telling you things that add bedrngnishing of value to your life or business.Unbalanced. One big problem braggers have is blithering on too long and not knowing when to stop. They dont balance what they are saying with useful information.The Authentic Self-PromoterUse of inclusive words and statements like The project team I managed completed the project below budget, earning us all an award. Yes, they still understand you managed the project AND got an award, but it was inclusive and acknowledged the role of the whole team.Factual information. If something is a fact, it isnt bragging as long as you pay attention to the next point.Enough. As long as you make your point and move on, your factual information will be enough for your listener to take note of. If they ask you for more information, youve hit gold. If they dont, its no problem because it is still impactful and retained for future use.Useful information. If you are a stute, you are thinking in terms of what you can share with the other person that is of value to THEM. Braggers lack insight and forethought in this regard. As a job seeker, you should be thinking about the top two to three results you can share that would rock your prospective employers. If youre looking for a promotion, you should be thinking about updating your executives with examples of work that demonstrate you are operating at the next level.I hope you have had your attitude adjusted about the importance of self-promotion throughout your entire career. We dont just self-promote to get a job and then were done until the next job search. We also dont self-promote up to the next promotion and then stop for a few years. Your self-promotion should be considered an ongoing activity. It is a critical success skill that you can learn to do well.Let me emphasize that self-promotion doesnt have to be obnoxious to be effective. But, if you dont self-promote you, who will? If you ever wa nt to get ahead, you have to learn how to self-promote. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with free instant access to my video that shows you simple, yet effective ways to self-promote without bragging while job searching.Readers, do you find it natural to self-promote without bragging, or is this something you are working to improve? Share your experiences and tips about self-promoting belowBrought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran dedicated to unleash your professional potential at Introvert Whisperer.