When interviewing for a new role, how do you promote your own accomplishments while also being modest and showing you're a team player? I've been told I downplay my competence/abilities too often

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Tell stories. Give credit to people who helped you but also give yourself credit.

Sounds like you probably need to work with a coach though to practice this stuff. Let me know if you need a referral - I have a great coach!

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“This is what the team was tasked with, here’s what I focused on & drove.”

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Interview is about you and your accomplishments. It is understood that we all operate in a team environment and so ultimately collective team effort takes it all across the finish line. Respond with "I did this" vs "we did this". Team player specific questions would still revolve around your individual behavior within a team environment

When someone gives you that feedback, see if they can tell you specifically what they mean so you can adjust. For example, was it your tone? That you didn’t mention a team? Body language? It may be a simple fix.

Don’t be modest. Talk up your accomplishments, including how you helped your team(s). If you don’t do it, no one else will do it for you.

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