How do you handle job interviews when you're just not a self-promoter? Every interviewer seems to want me to sell myself, but that's not who I am. I'm the nurse who stays late if my patient needs me, who double-checks everything, who actually listens - but saying that out loud feels so cringey to me. Does anyone else struggle with this?

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Honestly, you have to get used to tooting your own horn. I hate doing it as well but unfortunately, it is how you land a role. you have to be willing to brag on yourself unfortunately.

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Personally, I hate talking about myself. I’m my least favorite topic. However, I force myself when I’m interview. It took me a long time to develop the confidence to sell myself And even now I’m not sure I’m good at it.

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