Selling Yourself-Not That There is Anything Wrong With It!
Don't you just hate those shameless self promoters always talking about how impressive their data is and how great they are? It just isn't right to be a self promoter....there is no room for that in science! Unfortunately, self promotion is exactly how people get those great jobs!
As scientists, we are trained to be humble, not to be expressive and that "our data will do the talking for us"! The bottom line is that what you have had drummed into your head during your graduate work and postdoctoral studies is just wrong! Unless you tell people what you can do and who you are, the likelihood of you securing a job is remote. That said, the next time you are at a meeting and you want to talk with someone who may be a potential source of a job for you, strike up a conversation, let them know who you are, what you can do and how great you. It may lead to a job. Just remember if you do not seize the opportunity, one of those shameless self promoters will get YOUR JOB.
Good Luck and Good Job Hunting!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck and Good Job Hunting!!!!!!!!!!
