How to say ‘I’m the best’ without actually saying it
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No one likes a show-off, but most people do appreciate someone who can be assertive when it comes to their strengths in the workplace. Here’s how to tread the fine line of effective self-promotion and bragging, so you come out on top rather than the office outcast!
Be a problem-solver
Self-promotion is about being able to communicate your skills and qualities to others. In order for it to be effective you need to also be able to clearly demonstrate how you can add value to someone else’s working life.
Try outlining the skill you’re able to offer, then follow up with how it can help them solve a problem. For example, if you know a colleague is a little technologically-challenged and you’re a whiz at computers, the next time they have an issue say, “Hey, I’m pretty good at solving IT dramas. Maybe I can take a look?”.
Once you’ve figured out the problem, explain what went wrong but be mindful of your delivery – smile and be sure to keep your tone friendly. The genius in doing this is that not only will you avoid coming across as a know-it-all, you’ll be offering your skills for the greater good of the business and demonstrating that you’re a team player.
Share your knowledgeIf you’ve undertaken further training to strengthen your skill set, don’t keep it under wraps. Make sure people know about your new skills. You can do this by volunteering your know-how and training others in your new area of expertise, identifying a gap or need in the business and devising a plan to fix it, or even something as simple as sharing tips during a meeting that other team members would find useful.
Keep a record of your accomplishmentsRemember when your mum would keep a folder of all your awards and accomplishments throughout the school year for you to look back on? It’s time to do a grown up version of that. Keep any emails praising your work, note down the contributions you’ve made to your team and to the company, and ask for feedback from clients. Tangible examples of your skills and great work are valuable when it comes time for your annual review or you’re applying for a new job or promotion.
Specialise in somethingSet yourself up to be the go-to person at work in a particular area. If you become an expert in something, you’ll slowly build a reputation for excelling in that area and people will seek you out for your advice and expertise. It’s self-promotion without even trying!
Perfect your elevator pitchCan you sell yourself in under a minute? This is important to master as you never know when you may need to impress someone in a hurry. Summarise what you do, what sets you apart and what you can offer in a few bullet points. Refine this to three strong sentences then practice, practice, pratice. Rehearse in front of the mirror, bounce your pitch against your friends, and try it when you meet someone new at an event.
Learn to networkNetworking is self-promotion’s ally. If you’re able to build strong working relationships with your colleagues, your boss and those you encounter outside of work, they’re more likely to spread the word about your skills and how great you are in the workplace.
The more people that can speak highly of you, the more effective (and easier) self-promotion will become. Ultimately, self-promotion can lead to bigger and better jobs and exciting new opportunities so getting it right could be a definite career-changer.
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You're the best @Joyfano
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Tina Turner would be proud.
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@scottalanmiller said:
Tina Turner would be proud.
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