It has no benefits

 It wastes time

It offers networking opportunities with peers and leaders

A brief summary of who you are and what you do

A sales tactic

A lengthy resume

It has no impact

It takes time away from self-promotion

It showcases your commitment and skills

Interrupting the interviewer

Clearly articulating your strengths

Downplaying your skills

Consistency in messaging

Inauthenticity

Engaging with your audience

It provides a platform to showcase professional work

It’s irrelevant to self-promotion

 It can be used to spread negativity

Misinterpretation as arrogance

Greater opportunities

Increased visibility

Highlighting your accomplishments in context

Constantly talking about yourself

Sharing others’ successes

 It allows you to collect business cards

It helps build relationships that can lead to opportunities

 It’s not relevant to self-promotion

Providing specific examples and achievements

Claiming to be the best without evidence

Ignoring your skills altogether