A great compliment boosts self-esteem. It always feels good when people have great things to say about you.
Use these strategies to increase your comfort level when receiving compliments from others especially from an interviewer or hiring manager.
- Take the compliment at face value and say, “Thank you, I appreciate your compliment”. Say this every time you receive a compliment. It will help you to be more comfortable receiving compliments from others.
- If possible, return a compliment. One of the best ways to respond to a compliment is to give one in return. Keep it simple and honest. You’ll be surprised at the powerful effect a few kind words can have on others.
- Smile when accepting a compliment. It makes the person giving the compliment feel better about having offered it in the first place.
- Practice accepting compliments and receiving positive reinforcement from others.
- Use the compliment to further conversation. After acknowledging and accepting the compliment, use it to start a conversation in which both of you can participate.
