How to Self Promote Successfully

How to Self Promote SuccessfullyHow to Self Promote Successfully1Its a delicate dance. You want to talk about your past and present accomplishments. But say too much and youre a bragger. Dont say anything at all and no one knows about the great work youve done. So how do you self promote successfully?Working Mother Magazine recently tackled this tricky topic. They offered tips on How to Toot Your Horn, whether youre gainfully employed or an active job seeker. We looked at their tips and thought about how they could be relevant to job seekers or telecommuters.Do Your Job WellWhen you telecommute, it can be tricky to make your accomplishments known. Keeping your lines of communication strong, exhibiting excellent follow-through on projects, using all the technology tools offered to be present and engaged, and collaborating with others when you can are all great ways to show your skill and commitment. Telecommuters can impress on conference calls with some forethought and strategy in pl ace.Pitch InWhen you see a project coming together that you are interested in, throw your hat in the ring to be a part of it. If you hear a colleague saying they are a bit overwhelmed or struggling with their workload, offer to help out. Chances are, they will thank you for your efforts publicly especially if you have done the same for others. This concept works just as well in a virtual world it takes a little more effort and communication, but its totally doable.Put It In WritingWe found this one particularly crucial for those looking for a job especially the idea of using your social media profiles. For example, update your LinkedIn profile with short accounts of your successes. When hiring managers screen your profile, they are sure to read about how you saved your previous company millions in a merger, or how you implemented a successful flexible schedule policy in your department. Reading about your past work experience may be just what motivates him to call you in for an interview.Overall, its a good idea to self promote, especially if youre looking for a job. Just keep your stories short, sweet and, most of all, humble. That way, your work- and your work ethic- speaks for itself.Readers, have you struggled with how to self promote? How have you handled it during job interviews? Let us know in the comments section below