15 Be Prepared with clever Ways to Brag

What if a headhunter calls today with an interesting job possibility? Can you speedily show that you’re an ideal candidate? And will you be ready if a boss or client has questions about how you’ve been using your time?

New opportunities or unexpected challenges can pop up fast. But when you’re asked to quickly explain what you’ve been doing on the job, you might not be prepared to gracefully describe your achievements. Some people even go blank when asked to talk about what they’ve done lately.

To keep moving ahead in your career, you must know how to describe where you’ve been. Even if you’re happily entrenched in a job that feels secure, on occasion you’ll need to demonstrate your worth. Perhaps you’ll ...

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