Mar 30 2009
Balancing Boasting with Humility
And you thought job interviews were tough enough without adding another point into the mix. Be careful how you present yourself. If the interviewer picks up cues that you may be trying to overstate or exaggerate your accomplishments, he will be put off.
At the same time, you want to make sure you toot your horn a bit to ensure he is aware of all the great stuff you have done and what a terrific employee you have been in the past. This is a very fine line. That being said, I would err on the side of being a little bit boastful.
Why? Because this interview is all about you and your background. The more they know about you, the better. Don’t misrepresent yourself or try to appear more experienced than you really are, since this may backfire. But all in all, you should be forthright, proud and a little bit full of yourself.
So get over to that mirror and practice, you beautiful thing, you. 
Confidence, confidence, confidence! (Or at least ACT like you’re confident!)