I work as a translator. What's a polite and humble way to mention that I was the winner of a translation contest?

2018-10-03 7:31 am

I'd like to mention that information in cover letters, my portfolio, etc., but I don' want to sound arrogant, cocky, etc.

Today I use something like:
"I was the winner of xxx translation contest. This means that I was evaluated by over 40 translators and, according to them, my translation deserved 1st place."

Does that sound arrogant? How can that be improved? Thank you!!

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Well, there's nothing wrong with self-promotion. In fact, lack of self-promotion skills makes many people (particularly women) lose important opportunities at work. This is information from an HR specialist. The question isn't whether to do it or not, but HOW to do it :)

回答 (3)

TOMING88

2018-10-03 11:12 am

Let your words speak for you;
Let your work-done speak for you.

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[匿名]

2018-10-04 6:54 am

Yes, it sounds arrogant to put all of that on a resume or cover letter.
All you need to say is that you won (name of translation contest) in (specific year). This is proper self promotion without being arrogant or prideful. You want to be proud of your work, but not shove everybody's faces in it.
If they want to know more about it, they can look it up or ask you.
You are a translator, and I assume are being hired by either another translator or someone who is aware of what your field requires, so they should be aware of a large prestigious award.
If it is not a large prestigious award, you shouldn't be boasting about it.

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k w

2018-10-03 8:23 am

let your work speak for you, lest you be thought boastful.......

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