A lot of us are uncomfortable with self-promotion. But when you are engaged in a job search or you are seeking opportunities to advance your career, modesty is not your best strategy!
If you want to get noticed as a job candidate and rise to the top during the selection process, being comfortable expressing your value is critical. Knowing your strengths and what you offer a potential employer in a specific role is the key to this.
In this episode, I talk about the value of knowing your strengths and offer you several strategies you can use to help you identify them. I promise that if you take the time to do this, it will make the application and selection process a lot easier and feel less like bragging and more like information sharing.
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The eight strategies I discussed to help you identify your strengths are:
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#80: LinkedIn Tips for Job Seekers with Joel Peterson
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#77: Help Them Help You: Securing The Support You Need
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#75: The Perfect Fit: Why Work Environment Matters
#74: What’s On The Table - Negotiating Your HR Job Offer
#73: International Student to HR Professional with Sukhii Kaur
#72: Navigating Office Politics Early in Your Career
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