IS PROMOTING YOURSELF OKAY OR WILL IT SEEM LIKE BRAGGING? When you tell an employer you are perfect for the job, are you being conceited? No, as long as you use examples to show how you have used skills they seek. Many people have told me, “I don’t want to sound like a showoff, but…” If you don’t have an arrogant personality or a chip on your shoulder, no need to worry about it. After all, if you don’t tell them and demonstrate confidence in your abilities, they won’t know you are a great candidate.