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What does it mean?
Confident self-praise regarding communication skills.
In plain terms
I am great at talking to people.
What can you take from it?
Own your strengths.

Where it applies

  • interviews
  • pitching
  • public speaking

Putting it to work

  • career development
  • networking

Questions to consider

  • Do you know your strengths?
  • How do you market yourself?

Another view

It may come across as overly boastful.

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