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.
I also offer you a special bonus at the end of this episode, so make sure you listen to the last seconds!
The eight strategies I discussed to help you identify your strengths are:
- Reflect on past success
- Take note of what comes easy to you
- Identify your values
- Evaluate job postings
- Consider what you get asked to help others with
- Assess your personal projects or passions
- Ask for feedback
- Take a strengths assessment
Helpful Links for this Episode:
- Episode 3: How Your Values Impact Your Career and Job Search
- Episode 4: Market Yourself for Job Search Success
- Episode 41: Prepare for Your HR Job Search
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STRENGTHS-BASED LEADERSHIP BOOK CONTEST:
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- Listen to this episode and note one of the strategies I recommend.
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