3 Ways to Toot Your Own Horn (Without Being Obnoxious)

3 Ways to Toot Your Own Horn (Without Being Obnoxious)3 Ways to Toot Your Own Horn (Without Being Obnoxious)Ask just about anyone what personality trait grates his or herbeibei nerves the most, and a braggart is bound to top the list. So, it makes sense that most of us are loathe to toot our own horns, for fear of coming across as obnoxious. Especially in the office.This obviously makes standing out in the workplace a bit of a challenge. But, given that promotions arent exactly being doled out by the truckload these days, we all need to find ways to highlight our own talents.With that in mind, here are a few things to keep in mind thatll help you impress your babo with your sternfrmig skills without coming across like an egomaniac.No Splashing in the Shallow EndWhen youre first starting a new job, or even a new role, its important not to make a big entrance right off the bat. For example, if you want to show off your Excel wizardry, simply declaring youre the best in the land isnt go ing to impress anyone.Instead, start small and subtle. Craft your best spreadsheet possible for whatever project youre working on, and ask your boss to take a look with you to make sure youre on the right track. As your boss is reviewing your work, it will quickly become apparent youve got some talent in the spreadsheet department.This is easily my favorite form of self-promotion, as it doesnt require you to actually brag at all, and it allows your manager (or whomever youre trying to impress) the opportunity to share her expertise with you as well. And who knows, you just might learn something new, too.Pay it ForwardPut yourself in the position of your manager, and imagine how difficult it might be to acknowledge every little achievement each individual on her team makes on a daily basis- its no easy task This doesnt mean your manager cant or wont recognize your talents, it just means you may have to help open her eyes to the great job youre doing.Ive learned that sometimes, you ha ve to give a little to get something in return. So, try acknowledging something youve learned from your boss. When your manager realizes shes actually providing guidance to her team, chances are shell be much more observant of your skills, and in my experience, a lot more generous with the atta-girls.As a manager myself, Ive always been impressed when employees come to me and mention how I had helped them look at a problem in a different way, which ultimately led them to finding a solution. And Ive then made an extra effort to make sure they know Ive noticed when theyve exceeded my expectations.Of course, if youre thinking of paying it forward, dont forget it must be genuine- anything too random will come across as insincere, and could easily brand you as a brownnoser. Be patient, and wait for a situation where your manager has truly coached you well. Then let her know it.Confidence is KeySomewhere along the line, many of us were taught it was impolite- even obnoxious- to talk about our talents, and instead were instilled with the idea that humility trumps confidence. While this may be true to some extent, its important to note that a healthy dose of confidence is an important foundation to success in both your personal and professional lives.The key, of course, is not just having the confidence, but knowing how to use it wisely. This isnt the easiest skill to master, however, Ive found one simple maxim that really helps keep my confidence from boiling over into ego Show, dont tell. Youve probably heard this saying since you were a kid, and its a great reminder whenever youre tempted to tell someone how great you are (because obviously, youre pretty great). Instead of telling someone, find ways to show them instead- do your best work, kill it at that presentation, and graciously accept compliments for a job well done.Finding the right balance is definitely more art than science, but with a little practice, and a lot of patience, youll find having a healthy amo unt of confidence in your own abilities will soon grab the attention of those around you as well. No obnoxious boasting requiredPhoto of woman and boss courtesy of Shutterstock.

Money issues Gen Xers, Baby Boomers wish they learned earlier

Money issues Gen Xers, Baby Boomers wish they learned earlierMoney issues Gen Xers, Baby Boomers wish they learned earlierNew research from Comet Financial Intelligence shows that the fruchtwein popular money issue that Generation Xers and Baby Boomers wished theyd learned when they were younger is how the stock market works.Comet surveyed 1,002 people using Amazons Mechanical Turk, and released the self-reported data. The company also reported that people in the Millennial generation are currently between 22 and 37, and that Generation Z is made up of those born from 1997 onward.The three main topics that different generations wish they knew beforeThe retirement saving process and raking in more cash through investment in real estate also took center stage.What different generations are curious about vs. what theyve heardTheres a big discrepancy between the two Many members of Generation Z, as well as Millennials, have been told to make a budget, when the most pressing issue many wo uld rather learn about is actually how the stock market works.Crucial money advice for young peopleResearch has found that more than half of workers who are older than age 60 are putting off retirement until a later time, but that definitely doesnt mean young people are off the hook. The most important thing for younger people to keep in mind when it comes to money is to begin stashing away cash for their Golden Years - theyll probably come your way sooner than you think.

Today in amazing jobs professional cat cuddler

Today in amazing jobs professional cat cuddlerToday in amazing jobs professional cat cuddlerAttention, cat groupieatics It looks like Just Cats Veterinary Clinic Catteryin Dublin, Ireland has the power to make your wildest, most fulfilling career dreams a reality.According to their website, theyre currentlyhiring a full-time cat cuddler.We repeat a full-time cat cuddler.The job posting poses specific questions to applicants in order to see if the job could be the right fit- but allow them explain in their own wordsAre you a crazy cat person and loves cats?Does cattitude come naturally to you?Have you counted kittens before you go asleep?Do you feed the stray cats in your locality?Does petting cats make you feel warm and fuzzy?Let it sink in consider reading those questions back to yourself a couple times to instantlybrighten your day.Jumpingon the cat cuddler bandwagonJust Catseven tweeted about the job listing.The employer is reportedly looking for a staff member with a soft touch , who can pet cats for long periods of time, can speak softly and engage in cat whispering to ease the nerves of some cat patients.But heres the real kicker if you can understand different types of purring, youre basically an ideal candidate.Did you find yourself worriedly thinking, But wait What about dogs?You should know that this is truly a all cats all day, everyday gig - the job posting makes it crystal clear that the facility doesnt cater to pupsWe are looking for someone to work with our feline friendly staff in a no dogs veterinary clinic. We are an equal opportunities employer, however we do discriminate against dogs attending our veterinary clinic as patients, the postingsays.The people have spokenThis Twitter user wants in, but cant bear to be far from her cat, Wudsey.This currently-employed Twitter user is also a big fan of the position- so much so, that she publicly offered to lend a hand at times.https//twitter.com/nicolapking/status/867279438345641984You would defini tely have to live somewhere relatively near Ireland to make it to make it to work on time everyday, but the ultimate excuse to play with cats all day isan application process away.