It's not boasting - it's marketing Some job seekers think they're on safer ground by choosing to talk about their job descriptions during an interview. Unfortunately, the ground beneath them is shaky. We've never had to market ourselves the way we have to today - and most of us are loath to do it. We've been raised not to blow our own horns. It's considered pushy, even un-Canadian.
People are more than products.
But if you can't sell the product, it doesn't matter how nice you are. Job seekers have to understand that an interview is a very short period of time in which to communicate. It's crucial to clarify what you have to offer. Some candidates think they're on safer ground by choosing to talk about their job descriptions. Unfortunately, the ground beneath them is shaky - too many people share the same job description.