Without sounding depressing can you ever bring your full personality and self to this role at an Account manager level or do you have to do your years and earn your stripes so to speak? What’s your best advice on playing the account man role without losing yourself in the process?

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I think the best client service people bring their personality to the role! As long as you’re respectful of your coworkers and clients along the way. We’re not meant to be robots, and a huge part of our job is connecting with people - so being genuine is a big part in that!

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Fake it till you make it. Consider the audience when you speak and adjust accordingly.

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Love this ! Thank you ☺️

Yes, you can. But I had to find the right agency, with a good culture, that allowed everyone to be themselves.

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Mix of both! Once you earn respect, bring your personality.

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If you find the right fit, absolutely. That said, it can take some time and trial and error for this to happen. If you're feeling stifled where you are now, it may be worth considering a change.

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I would say if you can't feel like you can be yourself, you're in the wrong place. If you show your personality I think that's where you feel the most happy in companies.

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I guess it depends on your personality if you're a pessimist that's says things harshly, probably not. If you're personable and fun yet can be professional then yes .

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Great responses thanks everyone I’m gonna fake it till I make it and stay positive this industry can be fun!

I'm heavily introverted, so I had to fake it all the time and made it seem like I was approachable and not at all socially anxious. I'd say being a n account manager helped me more than it has helped others.

Omg same this role has developed my self confidence soooo much through realising that people like working with another person and not a robot 😅

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