How to ‘Sell’ Yourself in an Interview (Without Seeming Too Promotional)
SHOW GRATITUDE
It’s always good to show gratitude (выражайте благодарность), and doing so will naturally soften the tone of your self-promotion. I’m not suggesting that you eat humble pie (идиома: признавать неправоту) and applaud (восхищаться, выражать одобрение) everyone else but yourself. Instead, clothe your accomplishments in recognition that they were attained (достигнуты) with the help of others.
For example, you might say, “My success as a project manager was grounded in some great mentoring by my boss. From him I learned to structure every project with seven fundamentals in mind.” Show gratitude for your company’s commitment to your growth. Say, “I couldn’t have asked for a better startup experience. It whetted my entrepreneurial appetite (повышать интерес к предпринимательству).” Praise your team for making you look good. Say, “They were amazing and worked so well together. It was a privilege to lead them.”
Showing gratitude also shows that you are a person with good values and that you have a collaborative mindset (коллективное мышление). It means that you will work well with colleagues and bosses in the new role. These interpersonal skills are critical in most jobs.
