Image by TheGoogly via Flickr Self-promotion goes with the territory of applying to colleges and competing for jobs. Your strengths must be made known so that you can be accepted into that competitive slot for college or be hired by a top company. If singing your own praises isn't a common habit, don't worry. Employers and college admissions departments aren't actually looking for egomaniacs. You do, however, need to become comfortable with discussing your strengths on your resume, in college application essays and during interviews. Assess your strengths. This requires taking an … [Read more...]