Don’t be humble in the interview
Your resume gets you in the door to an interview. At that point it’s up to you to sell yourself to get the job. Many people feel uncomfortable talking about themselves and their accomplishments and hesitate to do so in an interview. They think that their resume can do the talking. Just remember that companies hire people, not resumes. It’s critical that you clearly state your skills and accomplishments while in the interview.
In an interview it’s just you and the interviewer (or interviewers, whatever the case might be). There’s no one sitting next to you to speak out about your background and achievements. You need to do it!
Don’t ever lie or embellish about your background. That’s easy enough to find out. But don’t be afraid to speak up about yourself. Would you consider yourself an expert in a software program? Have you successfully managed multiple projects? Have you been given a special award or recognition? Don’t assume the interviewer can figure it out from your resume – come right out and tell them.
When you get past the interview the potential employer will go ahead and check your references who will verify what you’ve said. But if you can’t get past the interview the hiring manager will never get the chance to speak with these people who will tell the interviewer how great you are. It’s up to you to tell the interviewer why you are the person to hire. Don’t be passive in the interview – tell that person why you are the person that should be hired.