Tips for Work and Life with Andrew LaCivita

How to Share Your Wins Without Sounding Like You're Bragging


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There is at least one moment in a job interview you can count on.

Whether it happens literally or figuratively, it's this:

"Tell me about your accomplishments."

What do many people do when they hear this?

They panic.

Not because they don't have wins.

But because they don't know how to talk about them without feeling awkward, arrogant, or self-promotional.

And that's where offers disappear.

Whether you're interviewing for a new role or discussing your impact with your current employer, one thing matters more than anything else:

Can you clearly explain what you've accomplished and why it mattered?

If you can't, the interviewer fills in the blanks for you.

And they usually get it wrong.

That's why today's lesson is focused on how to share your wins without sounding like you're bragging.

This lesson will help you talk about your achievements in a way that sounds confident and credible, not self-important.

If you'd like to build a great career and lead a rewarding life, check out some of these other places where I share my teachings:

1. Check out the milewalk Academy, my coaching and training site, for freemiums and premiums.

2. I have hundreds of educational and inspirational videos on my YouTube Channel.

3. Grab any of my four books related to career development, interviewing, hiring, and goal setting. All can be found on my Amazon Author Page.

4. Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter (X), TikTok, Threads, and Facebook.

5. Stay in touch with me in your email inbox by joining my newsletter here!

--Andy

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