Self-Promotion for Introverts

Career advancement tips, quips, and insights for the quieter crowd

by Nancy Ancowitz

Who Would Be Happy to Sing Your Praises?

By Nancy Ancowitz on February 5, 2010 in Self-Promotion for Introverts

What do you offer your employers, clients, and other stakeholders that makes a difference to them? Who else can spell out that difference for you? It may come as a relief to you as an introvert that you don't have to be the only one tooting your horn. In fact, whether you're looking for a job or for more clients, there's nothing like your bosses, colleagues, and clients singing your praises. Of course, don't be shy about providing them with a song sheet. Read More

hmm..!!

Submitted by Hot Water Darling Harbour on February 5, 2010 - 4:50am.

well i dont know who wud be happy to sing my praisies..!!

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Who to ask

Submitted by Nancy Ancowitz on February 5, 2010 - 11:21am.

It sounds like you have some important work to do to figure out who would be happy to sing your praises. You might start by reflecting on your best experiences with bosses, colleagues, and clients from any point in your career, then make a list, and consider whom it would be appropriate to ask. Clients of mine who have done this are often pleasantly surprised by the responses they get when they reach out to old colleagues.

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Follow up, follow up

Submitted by Jennifer Kahnweiler on February 7, 2010 - 8:48am.

Great tips for introverts. Using tools like Linked In is a plus for introverts who can lay networking ground work before schmoozing. Also I think it is so important to follow up with people who have referred you to their networking contacts. Knowing the status of a referral, lets your contact give an extra nudge if need be. It also keeps the bond alive between all of you. In sight, in mind.