The Art of Brag
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by Allan Hoffman
Database analysts and .NET coders aren't known for their gregarious and outgoing nature. But these qualities are necessary for the face-to-face networking essential to career survival.
While most technology professionals understand the importance of networking, many have a hard time mustering up the can-do attitude needed when networking opportunities arise.
"Get over it!" Peggy Klaus writes in Brag! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn without Blowing It.
"Being an introvert won't get you noticed. Reach out beyond yourself and interact with those around you. It's the way of the world and the only way to get ahead."
Her book, with tips on crafting "brag bites," "bragalogues" and other ways of hyping yourself, turns bragging into an art form. Consider these common networking situations and see how the right brag lines can help you expand your contacts and paint the best picture of your skills and abilities.
