Focus on Hard Work To Address Accomplishments Without Being Boastful

Most of us have a tendency to diminish our accomplishments.

Someone congratulates us, and we tell them, “ah, it’s no big deal.”

We don’t want to seem boastful.

Next time someone compliments you, there’s a better way to respond than simply brushing it off.

I’m feeling really motivated to prove to everyone that they made the right choice in hiring me.

Of course, you’ll tone it down or vary it, depending on the conversation.

But I like this tip because it shows you appreciate your accomplishment.

It also focuses on the fact that you’re not just luckier and better than everyoneyou worked for it.

They’ve got a few more tips for talking about your accomplishments without sounding braggy, too.

Check out the full post.

How to Talk About Your Accomplishments Without Sounding Braggy or Annoying| The Muse

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