How to sell yourself and sound humble
Selling yourself while sounding modest can be a tricky one. We all want and need to say what we’ve achieved but don’t want to put off a hiring manager by coming across as overly confident or boastful. Below are some phrases that will help to make your accomplishments sound more humble, while still selling yourself well.
I had the opportunity to work with a great team which allowed me to...
My role involves taking responsibility for...
I've really worked hard over the past few years to develop my skills in...
I've been fortunate enough to work with clients/stakeholders and deliver..., which resulted in an increase/improvement
Luckily, after some trial and error, I figured out that..., which was key because it ensured that...
The benefit of gaining (the qualifications/experience), or of having (the manager/mentor) I've had, has meant that...
The (challenge) that I've had in my previous role has facilitated and empowered my personal/professional development in terms of...
