Anonymous
08/01/2025 15:59
Subject: How do I promote myself without coming across as arrogant?
You sound immature and like you have no chill. I'm not surprised they've put more seasoned, even-keeled people into this role before. You likely need more time and coaching if you want to be seriously considered for this role in the future.
Anonymous
08/01/2025 15:37
Subject: How do I promote myself without coming across as arrogant?
Anonymous wrote:Or like I’m throwing the others other the bus?
I’ll soon be interviewing for a promotion. There are three people in this role, one is retiring, and I’m interviewing for his position. It’s important to mention that while these three people essentially perform the exact same task, they do not work along side each other; there are three fully independent roles. I don’t want to give away too much identifying information, but I can try to answer questions if helpful to your responses.
This role is something I’ve always wanted to do in my field. It’s basically my end goal. I’ve been doing the drudge work, going above and beyond, to make my way here, and I feel like a great candidate. My bosses have even mentioned they’ve noticed my efforts.
With that said, I plan to put my heart and soul into my work if selected. I only mention that because this is my dream, and I fully intend to perform my duties in this role with the utmost attention and passion. It sounds indulgent, but that’s how I feel. Unfortunately, the fact can’t be ignored that the other two—particularly the most recent one hired into the last vacancy—puts in the bare minimum effort. To this day I have no idea why they chose him to fill the vacancy. The other person in the third role has been doing it for a long time and is very complacent and just coasting along until retirement.
Is there a way to point out the complacently of the other two (particularly the last hire) while highlighting my history of hard work, without appearing like I’m throwing them under the bus or patting myself on the back in an arrogant way?
I’d love your advice on how to approach this interview, how I should sell myself to those who will make the decision?
How is your gag reflex?
Anonymous
08/01/2025 14:18
Subject: How do I promote myself without coming across as arrogant?
Anonymous wrote:You don’t need to prove you would do the job better than those two people, you need to show you would do the job better than the other applicants. All you should focus on is your strengths and qualifications.
Thank you for this, I guess I am so focused on the other two that I hadn’t even considered this.
I realize this post sounds crazy, I sound frenetic and crazy. I just feel like it’s all or nothing and the stakes are so high. I really appreciate all of your responses, truly.
Anonymous
08/01/2025 14:16
Subject: How do I promote myself without coming across as arrogant?
Anonymous wrote:You’re asking this question here? Lol..
Sorry?
Anonymous
08/01/2025 14:13
Subject: How do I promote myself without coming across as arrogant?
You don’t need to prove you would do the job better than those two people, you need to show you would do the job better than the other applicants. All you should focus on is your strengths and qualifications.
Anonymous
08/01/2025 14:11
Subject: How do I promote myself without coming across as arrogant?
You’re asking this question here? Lol..
Anonymous
08/01/2025 14:09
Subject: How do I promote myself without coming across as arrogant?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:No. You cannot point out your competitors perceived failings. This would be immediately disqualifying if I were the hiring manager. It says you aren’t a team player and it makes one question your capabilities that you can’t speak to your own accomplishments without belittling others.
That’s fair. Besides, surely they know already?
It doesn't matter. You are coming off incredibly immature. I'd read up on some interviewing techniques before you go after this job. You want to put your best self forward and show why you'd be a good choice for them. If you come off as whiny and "I'm better than them" , you won't get the job.
Anonymous
08/01/2025 14:08
Subject: How do I promote myself without coming across as arrogant?
As someone involved in the hiring process at work, we would immediately disqualify anyone who compares their coworkers like that or blatantly states that the coworkers aren't good at their job and they would be so much better. It gives off "toxic employee/immature" vibes. You can 100% talk about how you would handle the job and the good things you would do without bringing anyone else into it.
Anonymous
08/01/2025 14:05
Subject: How do I promote myself without coming across as arrogant?
Anonymous wrote:Leave your co-workers out of it, for starters.
This x100. Championing yourself doesn't mean throwing other under the bus. Talk about what you have done. Changes you have made. Metrics you have met. Whatever is important in your industry. I think it is ok to say that this is position is something you have been working towards and look forward to the challenges/collaboration/whatever.
Anonymous
08/01/2025 14:03
Subject: How do I promote myself without coming across as arrogant?
Anonymous wrote:No. You cannot point out your competitors perceived failings. This would be immediately disqualifying if I were the hiring manager. It says you aren’t a team player and it makes one question your capabilities that you can’t speak to your own accomplishments without belittling others.
That’s fair. Besides, surely they know already?
Anonymous
08/01/2025 14:03
Subject: How do I promote myself without coming across as arrogant?
Anonymous wrote:I’m super skeptical of anyone who calls something their dream job.
Just know lots of factors go into promotions. It can feel personal but it’s not.
Of course I would never say this in the interview, but in didn’t know how else to drive it home for this post. It’s my ultimate career aspiration. I’ve been doing everything I need to do to prepare myself professionally for this role. I’m honestly curious what other factors I could be missing?
Anonymous
08/01/2025 14:01
Subject: How do I promote myself without coming across as arrogant?
No. You cannot point out your competitors perceived failings. This would be immediately disqualifying if I were the hiring manager. It says you aren’t a team player and it makes one question your capabilities that you can’t speak to your own accomplishments without belittling others.
Anonymous
08/01/2025 13:57
Subject: How do I promote myself without coming across as arrogant?
I’m super skeptical of anyone who calls something their dream job.
Just know lots of factors go into promotions. It can feel personal but it’s not.
Just know lots of factors go into promotions. It can feel personal but it’s not.
Anonymous
08/01/2025 13:54
Subject: How do I promote myself without coming across as arrogant?
Leave your co-workers out of it, for starters.
Anonymous
08/01/2025 13:52
Subject: How do I promote myself without coming across as arrogant?
Or like I’m throwing the others other the bus?
I’ll soon be interviewing for a promotion. There are three people in this role, one is retiring, and I’m interviewing for his position. It’s important to mention that while these three people essentially perform the exact same task, they do not work along side each other; there are three fully independent roles. I don’t want to give away too much identifying information, but I can try to answer questions if helpful to your responses.
This role is something I’ve always wanted to do in my field. It’s basically my end goal. I’ve been doing the drudge work, going above and beyond, to make my way here, and I feel like a great candidate. My bosses have even mentioned they’ve noticed my efforts.
With that said, I plan to put my heart and soul into my work if selected. I only mention that because this is my dream, and I fully intend to perform my duties in this role with the utmost attention and passion. It sounds indulgent, but that’s how I feel. Unfortunately, the fact can’t be ignored that the other two—particularly the most recent one hired into the last vacancy—puts in the bare minimum effort. To this day I have no idea why they chose him to fill the vacancy. The other person in the third role has been doing it for a long time and is very complacent and just coasting along until retirement.
Is there a way to point out the complacently of the other two (particularly the last hire) while highlighting my history of hard work, without appearing like I’m throwing them under the bus or patting myself on the back in an arrogant way?
I’d love your advice on how to approach this interview, how I should sell myself to those who will make the decision?
I’ll soon be interviewing for a promotion. There are three people in this role, one is retiring, and I’m interviewing for his position. It’s important to mention that while these three people essentially perform the exact same task, they do not work along side each other; there are three fully independent roles. I don’t want to give away too much identifying information, but I can try to answer questions if helpful to your responses.
This role is something I’ve always wanted to do in my field. It’s basically my end goal. I’ve been doing the drudge work, going above and beyond, to make my way here, and I feel like a great candidate. My bosses have even mentioned they’ve noticed my efforts.
With that said, I plan to put my heart and soul into my work if selected. I only mention that because this is my dream, and I fully intend to perform my duties in this role with the utmost attention and passion. It sounds indulgent, but that’s how I feel. Unfortunately, the fact can’t be ignored that the other two—particularly the most recent one hired into the last vacancy—puts in the bare minimum effort. To this day I have no idea why they chose him to fill the vacancy. The other person in the third role has been doing it for a long time and is very complacent and just coasting along until retirement.
Is there a way to point out the complacently of the other two (particularly the last hire) while highlighting my history of hard work, without appearing like I’m throwing them under the bus or patting myself on the back in an arrogant way?
I’d love your advice on how to approach this interview, how I should sell myself to those who will make the decision?