Self-promotion
(noun)
The act of promoting oneself.
Origin:
Combination of self and promotion, meaning the act of promoting oneself.
Examples:
- He was not good at self-promotion and found it difficult to market his skills.
- She was criticized for her self-promotion, but she felt it was necessary to advance her career.
- He was uncomfortable with self-promotion, but he knew it was important to get noticed.
- She felt that self-promotion is essential in today's competitive job market.
- He learned that self-promotion is not only about talking about oneself, but also about building meaningful relationships.