Learn how to sell yourself better!

To get ahead in life, you need to be in the business of selling. If this statement makes you cringe, it is probably because the word “sales” evokes images of annoying telemarketers and pushy car dealers. Relax, though, as this article is about a product so wonderful and special you should have no qualms in selling it. The product? You.

Tips from pickthebrain

Be Sold on Yourself

Live in such a way that you would want to be friends with yourself
Find some time to reflect on what you like about yourself. If this seems hard, start with the smallest of attributes.
Don’t do anything that will give you cause to feel ashamed later.

Have a Saleable Package

Be Positive and Enthusiastic

Look for the best in people
Associate with positive people
Care deeply about something
See life as an adventure
Smile

Be Real and Authentic

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How to Sell Yourself in a Job Interview

Find out as much as you can about the company: How is it performing?
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Study the description of the job for which you have applied.
Take an inventory of your strengths and practice discussing how they complement the requirements of the job.
Make a winning first impression at the interview.
Look for common ground between you and the interviewer to establish a positive rapport and to stand out from the crowd.
Turn what could be seen as potential weaknesses into strengths.
Use specific examples to describe why you're a perfect match for the job.
Demonstrate that you are a problem-solver.
Make the interviewer feel good about hiring you.
Follow up with a thank-you note that reiterates your qualifications and mentions specific topics covered in the interview to trigger the person's memory about your winning interview.

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