In this line of work, I talk to countless people who have incredible experience, skills, and credentials, but just can’t land an interview or new job.

The problem is almost always the same. They think the hiring process is about them.

It’s not. It’s about them and their problems…and how you can solve them. And it’s on you to show them how you can solve their problems and make their lives easier.

Whether you’re interviewing or networking, talking about yourself can stress just about anyone out. How much is too much? How personal should you get? Isn’t it impolite to drone on and on about yourself? Who really cares??

These tricky questions can stop you in your tracks, make you doubt and question everything you were about to say, and bring your conversation to a screeching halt. So how do you deal with them? Here are 6 tips to help you talk about yourself in an engaging and meaningful way:

1. Believe in Your Value

1. Be On Time

Most interviewees are on time to their interview, so it’s important you do the same. If an interviewee has to wait for you to bring them in, it will start them off with a bad taste in their mouth

2. Read Their Resume

Job interviews can be a difficult task for some job seekers, below are 5 tips for more successful interviews:

1. Familiarize Yourself With The Company

Before going in for an interview, it is helpful to do a little research on the company that you'll be interviewing for, and it can even be helpful to familiarize yourself with the person you'll be interviewing with. Getting to know the company will not only help you answer the interviewer’s questions, but it will also make you seem all around more prepared.

2. Make A Good First Impression

Hiring is a difficult and time-consuming task that employers have to maneuver to keep their business running at it’s best. However, there are things that companies can do reduce the pressure and difficulty of the hiring process. Here are 7 common hiring mistakes and how to avoid them:

1.   Hiring too fast