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115. The Fear of Overselling Yourself Is Costing You HR Jobs
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Ever worry that you're overselling yourself when you apply for an HR role?
Sis, there's a difference between overselling yourself and telling a better story.
In this episode of the HR Pivot Podcast, we're talking about one of the biggest things I see holding HR professionals and aspiring HR professionals back: the fear of claiming what they're actually capable of.
You might have the degree. The certifications. The years of experience. The transferable skills. But because you don't have one specific skill, title, or requirement listed in the job description, you count yourself out before the company ever gets the chance to evaluate you.
And when you constantly focus on what you haven't done, you end up underselling yourself on your resume, in interviews, and throughout the entire hiring process.
We're breaking down:
Why the fear of overselling yourself can actually lead to underselling yourself
Why you don't have to lie or claim experience you don't have to position yourself as a strong candidate
How to recognize the skills and experiences you're discounting
Why you need to stop letting your boss take all the credit for work you actually helped lead or drive
How to connect your HR experience to business and financial outcomes
Why better storytelling—not "faking it until you make it"—is the key to selling yourself authentically
The 3 strategies I use to help clients tell stronger stories in interviews
Why leading with your impact can completely change how a hiring manager sees your experience
How to stop counting yourself out of HR roles simply because you don't have the exact title or years of experience they're asking for
Because here's the truth: selling yourself isn't lying. It's showing people what you're actually capable of.
If you're getting interviews but struggling to land the offer or you're constantly applying for roles that aren't actually the roles you want—it may be time to take a closer look at how you're positioning yourself.
You don't need to know everything before you walk into your next HR role. You need to know how to communicate the value of what you already bring to the table.
Ready to stop underselling yourself and learn how to tell your story in a way that actually lands?
Book a free 60-minute consultation call and let's talk about your specific story, where you're getting stuck, and what it will take to help you land the HR role you actually want.
Schedule time to speak with me here: https://airtable.com/appzCth1DVPXGHTix/pagGT2MCWXEbrEUVH/form