What do you do if you want to share your achievements with your boss without sounding arrogant?
As a recruiter, you work hard to find and hire the best talent for your company. You also want to show your boss that you are doing a great job and deserve recognition and rewards. But how do you share your achievements with your boss without sounding arrogant or bragging? Here are some tips to help you communicate your value and impact in a professional and humble way.
One of the best ways to share your achievements with your boss is to use facts and numbers to back up your claims. For example, you can say how many candidates you sourced, screened, and hired in a certain period, how much you reduced the time-to-hire or cost-per-hire, or how you improved the quality of hire or the retention rate. Using facts and numbers not only shows your results, but also your skills and methods.
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Murthy Nibhanipudi VS
"Experienced Vice President HR , Driving Strategic HR and Operational Excellence"
When sharing achievements with your boss, it's important to strike a balance between confidence and humility. Instead of boasting, focus on framing your accomplishments in a way that highlights your contributions to the team or organization's goals. Express gratitude for the opportunity to contribute and acknowledge the support and collaboration of your colleagues. By demonstrating humility and emphasizing the collective effort behind your achievements, you can effectively share your successes with your boss without coming across as arrogant.
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Narayanan Ramachandran
Senior Leader - Talent Acquisition @ Altimetrik | Transforming Talent Supply Chain
The best way to report any achievements is using data on a visualisation dashboards and create an interactive storyboard using data to derive Analytics and intelligence. This will enable unbiased reporting and opportunity for anyone to understand the achievement easier. It would also be impressive to be able to build predictive and prescriptive dashboards showcasing future performance using data modelling tools. It’s also best practice to acknowledge the support, guidance and mentorship received that enabled these achievements including the team members that contributed to the success.
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Agnimitra Banerjee
Senior HR - Madhu Jayanti International || Ex- Manyavar & Mohey ||Ex - Wizard E Marketing || Ex - Cordlife India.
Firstly expressing gratitude. Show appreciation for the opportunities, resources, and guidance that contributed to the achievements. Secondly, highlighting the positive outcomes and benefits of individual & team's achievements. Thirdly, acknowledging the support and collaboration of team members in my success.
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Ayushi Khandelwal
Assistant Manager - HR at Appalto Electronics Pvt. ltd, Altis Industries Pvt. Ltd and Arom Alchemists, Connect at [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
You have to use a humble approach and also show your gratitude towards company and seniors for giving you opportunity to learn, grow and perform. This communication should be done when your senior is in calm mood and have proper time to listen as well. You must prepared data with facts and figures too. You should also be in mode of listening to his or her point of view. At the same time you must specify the support of your colleagues and also have an approach that you will achieve more targets in future too.
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Mona El-Rawi
Human Resources Manager @ Dunes Developments | PHR
When I share an achievement with the boss, I have to focus on the results and the team efforts, then mention the numbers ( number of CVs have been screened , number of interviews , shortlisted and number of hiring ), sure, have to mention the cost and saving cost too. The most important thing is to choose the appropriate time to open the subject , and be appreciated to the work conditions & gratitude to work environment .
Another tip to share your achievements with your boss is to focus on the benefits that your work brings to the company, the team, or the clients. For example, you can say how your hiring strategy helped the company achieve its goals, how your feedback and coaching helped the team improve their performance, or how your relationship-building skills helped the clients trust and recommend you. Focusing on the benefits shows that you are not only proud of your work, but also aware of its impact and value.
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Farhat Umar
Transforming organisations and people, Author, Corporate Trainer, Mentor,People Development Coach, Keynote Speaker, Forbes Top 30 Talent leaders, Ex GSK, J&J, Amneal
1 Use facts and numbers 2 Express gratitude 3 Be genuine and humble 4 Choose the right time and place 5 Key Takeaways. Focus on specific achievements and remember to acknowledge those who helped me 6 Acknowledge my Contributions Along With Others. ... 7 Emphasize the knowledge and experience i earned as a result of your success. Finish with a call to action and explain how my accomplishment relates to the position you're seeking for.
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Karan Dua Contract/Full Time
Account Manager at Nityo Infotech Services
1 Use facts and numbers 2 Express gratitude 3 Be genuine and humble 4 Choose the right time and place 5 There will be a lot more factors that can be used as per the situation but these are the most common factors that's fits in every situation .
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Tania Alam
Assistant Manager at Crony Group
Emphasize how your achievements have helped you grow professionally and how you plan to continue developing your skills. This shows that you're focused on improvement rather than simply showcasing your accomplishments.
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Muzahidul Islam
Enthusiastic Business Transformation Leader
Just want to add one very important pint here - Please do not forget to convey thanks to the supervisor for his/her support behind your own achievements!
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Rick Kloete
Building Better Teams via Executive Recruiting & Career Support for Business Leaders & HR Professionals to fill Key Roles Quickly & Successfully Navigate Career Transition | Compensation Analysis
When discussing achievements with your boss, it's crucial to tie them to measurable outcomes. For instance, if your hiring strategy led to a 20% reduction in turnover, this quantifiable benefit underscores the value of your work. By linking your actions to positive impacts on efficiency, revenue, or client satisfaction, you demonstrate a strategic understanding of business goals, which is highly valued in recruitment and can set the stage for career advancement opportunities.
A third tip to share your achievements with your boss is to ask for feedback on your work and how you can improve. For example, you can say what challenges you faced, what lessons you learned, or what areas you want to develop. Asking for feedback shows that you are not only confident of your work, but also open to learning and growing.
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Charlie Saffro
⚡️CEO of CS Recruiting⚡️| TEDx Speaker 🎤 | 🔎Passionate about helping teams FIND, HIRE & RETAIN Logistics, Transportation & Supply Chain talent|🚶🏻♂️Boy Mom + Yogi🧘🏻♀️|🤝Recruiter by Trade🤝| ❤️Connecter by Heart❤️
Suggest creating a space in monthly or quarterly check ins to address “wins” and “challenges.” This opens the conversation for you to share and receive and also learn from areas that need improvement. I also agree that asking for feedback at a specific time or on a specific project or task is a great way to start the dialogue.
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Brodie Larsh
Recruiting for Google
Explain what you did, what the outcomes were, and if they would have done anything differently. It showcases your abilities, shows them you're always looking to learn/improve, and gives them a chance to share some wisdom. People generally like being looked up to and seen as an expert.
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Talha Siddiqui
Senior Learning Manager | Instructional Designer | Management Skills Trainer | Training & Development Strategist
When sharing your achievement with your boss, focus on expressing gratitude, acknowledging team efforts, and framing it as a contribution to the collective goals rather than personal glory. This can help convey your accomplishment without coming across as arrogant.
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Cristina Moceri
My work builds better human connections. Author of The 7-Minute Daily Confidence Journal. 📚 Unlocked LiveStreamer, Podcaster, Recruiting & Business Development Content
Here's how you could approach it: Kick off the convo by seeking feedback. It’s not just about shining a light on your achievements; it’s opening the floor to a two-way dialogue. When you ask your boss for their insights, it shows you’re all in for growth, not just glory. Frame it as a quest for improvement, sprinkled with your milestones as conversation starters. It’s a smooth move that positions you as a team player hungry for progress, not just praise. This approach turns the table, making it about elevating your game through their guidance. Remember, it’s the mix of seeking to evolve and subtly highlighting how you’ve already raised the bar that keeps it real and grounded.
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Sumriddhi Mittal
Founder at Stealth Startup UK
1. Set clear goals: Identify your growth areas with your manager 2. Track your work: Make a spreadsheet and track what you've done and how it correlates with your goals 3. Share progress: Proactively share the progress you've made, areas you still need to work on, and new goals. Ask for feedback to ensure you're aligned E.g., I want to improve my presentation skills. I created a goal of leading 3+ meetings. Next month, when I met my manager, we discussed my progress (5 meetings led), how I improved on the overall skill, what I still had to work on (providing feedback), and what the new goal could be. Asking for feedback enabled me to share my achievements factually and stay aligned with my manager
A fourth tip to share your achievements with your boss is to express gratitude for the support and opportunities that you received. For example, you can say how much you appreciate the guidance, resources, or recognition that your boss gave you, how much you enjoyed working on a certain project or with a certain team, or how much you value the culture and environment that your company provides. Expressing gratitude shows that you are not only satisfied with your work, but also respectful and loyal to your boss and company.
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Divyanshu Rai
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist @ Stellar Consulting | Cybersecurity, Analytics, Diverse Sourcing
Thank your boss, colleagues, or anyone who helped you achieve your goals. This shows humility and highlights the collaborative nature of work. While highlighting your contributions, use phrases like "Our team was able to..." or "We successfully..." This demonstrates your ability to work collaboratively.
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Hemant Dixit
Optimistic | Hustler | Enthusiastic --- Talent Partner
Expressing gratitude is a must. It's in fact a way of being thankful. I always show appreciation to my manager for the support and opportunities provided. I also thank my peers and team members for their constant support and help. We should always acknowledge the role of others in our success.
A fifth tip to share your achievements with your boss is to be genuine and humble in your tone and attitude. For example, you can say that you are happy and proud of your work, but also acknowledge the contributions of others, the challenges that remain, or the areas that need improvement. You can also use words like "we", "us", or "our" instead of "I", "me", or "my" to show that you are part of a team and not working alone. Being genuine and humble shows that you are not only successful in your work, but also modest and respectful in your character.
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Matt Barney
#TheMattBarney | Sr. Recruiter at KRAFTON
Just don't be arrogant, it's pretty simple. In Recruiting, the numbers do not lie & if you're crushing it, just be humble & act like you've been there before. "Has done before & can do." It's always nice to highlight the team efforts & then go into the personal efforts / showcase you & your efforts. There is nothing wrong with shining solo - when it's your time, you need to highlight what you've done. TAKE CARE OF YOU! An important part to this is the "what you're going to do going forward." You need more wins in the bag, not just one hot streak. One gets you to the front of the line, the others beyond will help keep you in a high-status. Recruiting is a roller coaster - when you're in the down swing, remember who you are & how you roll!
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Noman Farooqui
Deputy Manager at Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited II PhD Scholar at The MS University of Baroda
It’s not wrong to drum your own rolls, but it is important that it doesn’t turn out to be a noise! Genuineness and Humility are two qualities that go a long way in building a personality. On surface it might not be observed by many people or larger crowd, but deep within a person’s character it has a huge and long lasting impact.
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Rajveer Singh Raina
Director, Recruitment & VMS at Finance Professionals (10k+ connections)
When sharing your achievements with your boss, it's important to strike a balance between confidence and humility. Focus on framing your accomplishments in terms of their impact on team goals or the company's objectives rather than solely emphasizing personal success. Present the information factually and professionally, highlighting the contributions of others where relevant. Additionally, express gratitude for the opportunities and support that enabled you to achieve your goals. This approach demonstrates a collaborative mindset and a commitment to the organization's success while still showcasing your achievements effectively.
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Vanessa Pileggi
Executive Recruiter | Career Strategist | Former CPA & Big 4 Auditor
There's nothing worse than a bad egg!! Sharing your achievements authentically, without coming across as boastful, will encourage team comradery and increase overall morale. Being genuine and humble allows you to celebrate your successes while remaining grounded and respectful of others' contributions. That is what makes someone impactful and influential on a sales team! With that, also giving credit where it's due and acknowledging the collaborative effort behind your accomplishments is critical!
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Ashley Duhaney
Specialist Recruitment Consultant within Defence, National Security, Airspace & Air Traffic Management | Recruiting the Best IT & Cybersecurity Professionals for Our Clients 📞01489 873474
It's great to be in a position to shout about the successes you've had however doing this in a way that includes any people that you've collaborated with is always the way to go if you've been working as part of a team to deliver an objective.
A sixth tip to share your achievements with your boss is to choose the right time and place to do so. For example, you can share your achievements during a regular meeting, a performance review, or a casual conversation, depending on the context and the purpose. You can also use different channels, such as email, phone, or face-to-face, depending on the availability and preference of your boss. Choosing the right time and place shows that you are not only eager to share your achievements, but also considerate and professional in your communication.
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Lauren (Sigfred) Furth
Connecting CPAs with Progressive Firms | Dedicated Search Partner | Recruiting Manager with Premier Financial Search
Talking about your accomplishments can be uncomfortable, but I suggest working it into your regular meeting cadences. For instance, maybe you have a quarterly meeting with your boss; create an agenda that gives you time to discuss "what's going well/accomplishments" and "what you're still working on." This allows you to share your achievements in a more structured way and seek help in the areas you hope to develop more.
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Hassan Arshad
CHRO @ IBL Group | Leader of Strategy, People, & Culture | GPHR® | LinkedIn Top Voice - Career Development | Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow |
Very important. Need to see the world from boss's lens. Once you see the time is right, present a synopsis of what your project did for the organization and which challenges were faced during the the course of execution. Seek for his/her support in moving forward and making the project stick.
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Divyanshu Rai
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist @ Stellar Consulting | Cybersecurity, Analytics, Diverse Sourcing
Share your achievements soon after they happen, while they're still fresh in your boss's mind. Deliver the key points quickly and efficiently. Your boss likely has a busy schedule, so respect their time.
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Saria Abubakr
AGM at Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Lahore
During my corporate journey, I have witnessed that all efforts to showcase your best efforts and achievements may go into drain if one ignores right moment and occasion.
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Marian Mounir
HR Administration at Valaris | ex Mondia Group | ex Innovo Group | HRMD Holder -The American University In Cairo | BOSIET-OPITO certified
Timing!!! It’s all about the right time to tell your boss about your work, thoughts and achievements. So, you should tell your boss in your regular meeting with him. Also, you should have a well-prepared agenda for that meeting, facts and numbers, and the benefits of what you already accomplished. Another very important thing is to be focused, humble, and honest when telling the story of your achievement.
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Reena Pradeep
Top Voice in Recruiting | Top Voice in Employee Relations | Talent Acquisition Director - Hyderabad GCC (US Market, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East and India) | Coach, Psychotherapist.
Firstly It is ok and important to blow ones own trumpet. Acknowledging one's achievements is not arrogance. Be clear what you did well , it is about results, efforts, impact to business, great to its quantifiable. It is also ok to express how you feel, while you stay grounded. What is the intent of this recognition, it is just to share or seek visibility, or acknowledgement, so accordingly position the sharing. Equally important to acknowledge how the team, the leader, stakeholders have played a part and of course the opportunity for the role, the empowerment if any etc.
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Fernando Paiva
Headhunter and Executive Director at Heads | Hire
Quase todos os Executivos com quem converso compartilham dessa mesma dificuldade, afinal ninguém quer parecer arrogante ou prepotente… Por outro lado, também quase a totalidade desses Executivos se LAMENTA por ter deixado passar boas oportunidades, justamente por não terem a habilidade de divulgar bem suas conquistas. Um primeiro passo para reverter essa situação pode ser a preparação: LISTE as suas principais entregas, ou resultados mais relevantes, que merecem destaque. E especialmente se você já está há mais tempo em uma mesma posição / empresa, existe aí uma grande possibilidade de ter uma grande surpresa em perceber a quantidade de conquistas que estão passando desapercebidas…
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Rui Procopio
Plant Director | Head of Operations | Head of Engineering | Industrial Director | R&D Fund Management | Board Member
Regular 1:1 (one-on-one) meetings are also a good way to share your achievements with your boss. Once this kind of meeting proposes a two-lane channel for resolving issues, changing expectations, and general feedback, it is a perfect place to show your outcomes. Many, many companies are encouraging its executives to plan 1:1 meetings, but if it is not your case, ask this format to your boss!
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Kingshuk Roy
Miracles Happen !!
Recruitment achievements are always based on dynamic case studies . This is because recruitment industry is ever evolving with the market demands and disruptions in the industry. Recruiters mostly focus on revenue figures and successful on-boarding stories. However , there is a lack of case studies which leads to such success stories . I would compile such case studies and present it to my boss which will do the following - 1. Highlights my way of work along with the success story 2. Can be stored as a benchmarking exercise for future reference
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Amber Wigmore Alvarez, PhD
Exec Committee Member, Chief University Partnerships Officer, JobTeaser, Assoc. Prof. IE University, Former Chief Talent Officer, Highered and CPDI Program Director, EFMD Global, Conference Speaker. 🌍 42/197 Countries.
Ask yourself, are you spotlighting your business partners or does it sound like self-promotion? While you might be sharing a certain initiative that you created or led, make the focal point your key stakeholder. Ultimately this will provide recognition for your partners while at the same time subtly underlining your efforts.
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