How to Sell Yourself With Personality

Small attitude adjustments go a long way when selling yourself based on personality.

Throughout your life, you may meet several people you feel the need to impress. Some people think the key to impressing someone is by having all of the right material possessions or knowing the right people, but your most important asset is yourself. Your shining personality and communication skills can seal the deal when you are trying to impress someone. Just remember that you are worth his time and you deserve recognition. Self-confidence can help you reach your goals and cause other people to recognize your self-worth.

Instructions

1. Psych yourself up in the morning by telling yourself that you can have a fantastic day full of positive energy. Say it aloud to help cement the idea in your mind.

2. Strive to be friendly with everyone you meet and smile anytime it feels appropriate. Changing your facial expressions first can change the way you feel inside, so smiling can make you feel happier. An outward expression of happiness can also help people who see you feel happier and more confident.

3. Show confidence when you approach a situation, even if you feel unsure about it. Maintain a straight posture throughout the day and make eye contact when you speak with someone. Walk up to people first instead of waiting for them to approach you.

4. Tackle your daily tasks with enthusiasm and efficiency. For example, if you have an assignment at work, finish it as early as possible while still doing a thorough job. Your actions can impress your superiors and show that you have a drive to do a prompt, thorough job.

5. Listen carefully to the people you meet every day and show genuine interest in what each person says. A willingness to listen is an attribute people appreciate seeing in other people; therefore, following along with a conversation and compelling a person to continue a story can help him appreciate you. Don't go over the top and laugh unnecessarily or rave about everything he says. Keeping eye contact while listening shows that you're following along with what he's saying.

6. Show thought when someone asks you a question that requires a complicated or personal answer. For instance, if someone asks you what your favorite quality is in a person, take a moment to reflect and really think about it. This shows her that you want to produce a well thought out answer that is sincere, instead of speaking the first thing that comes to your mind.

7. Offer creative solutions to problems if someone presents you with a dilemma. For example, if a coworker mentions he is having trouble compiling a report, offer your assistance if you have the time to help, but don't overextend yourself. When any opportunity arises that you can assist with, make it clear you are willing to help.

References

• Psych Central; Facial Expressions Control Emotions; Rick Nauert PhD; February 2010
• Career Management Resources; Using Personality Skills And Transferable Skills; Tom Washington
• Pick the Brain; How to Sell Yourself (and Why Your Career Depends On It); Peter Clemens
• Freestyle Mind; 5 Unique Ways to Sell Yourself; Oscar Del Ben; March 2010
• Life Motivations; A Pleasing Personality or Selling Yourself; Step Jones; January 2005