Growing up, I was taught not to brag. “Children should be seen and not heard,” I’d hear from my parents whenever they felt I was getting too big for my boots. Despite teaching myself to read at four, I wasn’t allowed to tell others I was smart. I was expected to wait for their acknowledgement.
Over the years, I’ve found myself in situations that proved my parents right—where humility served me well. But the world keeps changing. Technology and social media have reshaped how we present ourselves. Bragging has become branding, and self-promotion is now a skill.
Although I’ve kept up with tech, the values I was raised with clashed with the modern job market. Every time I sat down to write a resume, I froze. I feared sounding arrogant. I believed good work should speak for itself—and if I couldn’t sell myself, maybe I didn’t deserve the job.
Then came chatGPT.
Unbiased, emotionally neutral, and objective—AI gave me a new lens. It helped me overcome impostor syndrome simply by choosing the right words. Here’s an example of how it transformed my resume:
My prompt:
ChatGPT, how would you make this job experience more attractive and professional and highlight the skills gained?
I approached customers and offered high-quality translating services. I developed my own website using WordPress and Elementor. I dealt with customer requirements, resolved issues, and carried out projects for clients.
chatGPT:
To make this experience sound more professional and highlight the skills you’ve gained, here’s an improved version:
Freelance Translator & Web Developer
Provided tailored language solutions by actively engaging with clients to understand their translation needs, offering high-quality, accurate translations that met professional standards.
Developed and managed a personal website using WordPress and Elementor, creating an online platform to showcase services, manage client interactions, and optimize the client experience.
Demonstrated strong customer service and problem-solving skills, managing customer requirements, resolving inquiries, and ensuring high client satisfaction.
Successfully delivered client projects from initial consultation to project completion, balancing multiple assignments and adhering to deadlines.
Key Skills: Customer Relationship Management, Project Coordination, WordPress Development, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Time Management
Once I started using the words offered by AI, I realized they described me perfectly. That gave me a renewed sense of confidence.
By stripping away emotion, AI helped me step out of my comfort zone and embrace my self-worth. It showed me that acknowledging my skills isn’t arrogance—it’s a necessary step toward growth.
Kudos to that.
