This study finds that men are more susceptible to Imposter Syndrome than we thought

This study finds that men are mora susceptible to Imposter Syndrome than we thoughtThis study finds that men are more susceptible to Imposter Syndrome than we thoughtIf you think women are the only ones dealing with Imposter Syndrome you would be wrong. Imposter Syndrome, which was a term first coined in the 1970s, revolves around the concept of feeling like you are not good enough for the role you are in and the fear that your fraud will be discovered.It is believed that more women tend to experience Imposter Syndrome as a result of social conditioning. However in anewexploratory paper, publishedinPersonality and Individual Differences, researchers found that more men may experience Imposter Syndrome, especially when amplified by stress. Men also feel the pressure of social conditioning in that they men are expected to be successful.The study used hundreds of female and male undergrad students and then gave them a scale to rate themselves with items they could select like Sometimes Im afraid others will discover how much knowledge or ability I really lack as well as verbal and numerical questions. Then the researchers gave half the students fake negative feedback saying they had answered the questions incorrectly.Men are more sensitive to negative feedbackInterestingly the results found thateven though overall more women reported having Imposter Syndrome, it was the feedback that affected the men more. The male students reported higher anxiety and then made less effort on tasks they were asked to do resulting in poorer performances. The male students who received positive feedback had better performances. And even more interestingly the women who also heard the negative feedback and were experiences feelings of imposter syndrome, responded to this feedback by working harder and then performing better.Assuming that traditional gender norms hold, males with imposter syndrome may have exhibited stronger negative reactions because they believe that society at larg e values males who demonstrate high competence and at the same time, do not believe that they can fulfil this standard, the researchers said.The research team suggested that managers should encourage mentoring of their male employees.

7 Job Search Myths Debunked for 2017

7 Job Search Myths Debunked for 20177 Job Search Myths Debunked for 2017somany ways to get hired, it can be difficult to figure out which job search strategies are worth your while, and which are not. Fact is, if you fall for some popular job search myths, it can be like falling down the job search rabbit hole- and a waste of your precious time.What job search myths should you be on the lookout for? There are a ton of them out there that need to be debunked. With a bit of research, we came up with a few job search myths to be aware of if youre looking for flexible jobs in the new year.Here are seven job search myths debunked for 20171. Its hard to find legitimate flexible work online.As technology continues to have a huge impact on the workplace, mora employers are finding it to their advantage to embrace flexible work options.For job searchers, that means an ever-increasing number of employers worldwide thatare offering flexible jobs that allow for remote work, part-time schedules, job sharing, freelancing, and other flexible options.2. Getting past an applicant tracking system is all but impossible- or youll get through automatically.Many employers use applicant tracking systems (ATS)- software that helps them manage large volumes of job applicants. First off, its good for job applicants to know about how hiring managers use applicant tracking systems.Once you understand ATS strategies, study up on how to break through online application systems- it can be done, despite job search myths to the contrary.3. Many of the best job openings are never made public.Perhaps one of the biggest mythsis a misconception that stymies many job searchers. And that is, most job opening are never made public. But heres the deal its nottrue (as many job seekers believe) that up to 80 percent of job openings are filled via networking or word of mouth.Its a moldy idea that dates back more than 40 years. Whats true today is that most applicants find jobs using a wide variety of pla tforms like job boards, social media, career sites, and recruiting agencies.4. Cover letters dont count.Far from being a time-sucking effort that gets you nowhere, writing a titelblatt letter that workscan sometimes make a big difference in whether you get the job. Among the advantages to writing a well-thought-out, strategic cover letter are that it lets your personality shine through, and allows you to highlight skills targeted to the specific position.It also keeps you from being automatically rejected in many cases, especially when the employer requires a cover letter as part of the application process.5. An interview follow-up isnt necessary.If youve had a great interview, whether by phone, online, or in person, its imperative to follow up with a note or email. One of the worse signals you can send after youve impressed a potential employer is, well, radio silence.Not offering even a thank you for your time or a note that says what the interview highlights were for you can be t he difference between making the cut, or not.6. Flooding the market will result in more job offers.Its true that, often, employers dont respond to job applications. But that doesnt necessarily mean that flooding the market will increase your chances of getting responses, and job offers.Employers uses social media and other platforms just like you do, and if they come across your resume here, there, and everywhere, the chances that they will want to hire you may be greatly diminished.7. Networking doesnt matter. Some job seekers may think the best jobs are only available via networks. Others under-use their networking capabilities. The truth lies somewhere in between. Understanding how to build your list of contacts andincrease your online network can help you kick this myth to the curb.So what should job seekers do? A good first step is to increase your awareness of the many job search myths that are out there, and educate yourself about how they might work against you, if you let t hem. The more you know about job search myths- and how to side-step them- the greater your chances of getting a fantastic flexible job in 2017.Start Your Job SearchReaders, what do you think of our job search myths? Are there others you can add to the list? Tell us in the comments below.

Self-Discovery Through Me Dates

Self-Discovery Through Me DatesSelf-Discovery Through Me DatesThe urban dictionary defines me dates as an enjoyable evening spent alone where one treats themselves as if they were their own date. I heard about the concept of me dates only a few months ago. During ur first date, my girlfriend told me she does them every now and then as a way to reconnect with herself. As she was telling me how shed take herself to a gallery or a dinner, I realized it wasnt something I do and I was feeling uncomfortable to do. I wanted to overcome this fear. I challenged myself to do me dates regularly and use them as a tool for my weekly self-discovery. Why I do me datesI go on a me date to slow down, mind myself, and listen to myself. That helps me to regain my sense of myself and to feel content. Ive done it to celebrate a professional win, such as fruitful discussions on lessons learned on ur past hiring. Ive done it when I had moved to my new apartment and wasnt quite settled there yet. I do me da tes when I recognize a situation that requires time and space to reflect on the concerns, thoughts, or emotions it brings. When I look after myself, I also have the energy and focus to deliver at work, as well as the compassion and patience to help or mentor others on the team. BackgroundIts been a few crazy months now personally and professionally separating with my long term ex after 8 years togethermeeting my girlfriend and madly falling in love with herhaving a 4-day overlap between the previous and new personal chapters in my lifescreening for naming agencies to work on our rebranding launching a new products beta exploring Lisbon for a month with Volen, our co-founder, and COOcoming back to Dublin, moving to a new place introducing our co-founder CEO Georgi to the Dublin startup scene during his 3 weeks here What my last me date was likeLast week, both the post-breakup shock and the madly-in-love adrenaline were gone for the first time and it felt like a low point. All of tha t had been taking a lot of my energy, like a full-time job, yet on the side of my real full-time job. On Friday I went home early, just after 4 pm and slept for a couple of hours. Then, I reviewed the summary of the first round of company name proposals as part of our ongoing rebranding. At 7 pm I was starving and wanted to focus on myself. I felt hungry for a me date, a solo experience, personal adventure, whatever you want to call it and I dressed up. I put a couple of things in my tote bag. My notebook where I put down my thoughts. My current read, a red book called What I Know about Running Coffee Shops by 3fes creator Colin Harmon.I love reads about businesses that have nothing or almost nothing to do with tech. They are not prescriptive, yet I find them insightful and inspirational. They allow me to draw parallels between existing challenges at work and how others solved them in the non-tech environment so I can come up with an alternative solution to the challenge Im tacklin g. My long term favorite is Let My People Go Surfing by Patagonias founder Yvon Chouinard.My plan for the me date was to go to the off license in Stoneybatter to discover a few new craft beers, then have a fresh nutritious salad with gorgeous saucy sweet tomatoes for dinner, and then chill at home. 30min later I sent the following to the team in our facebook group chat After the casual dinner and some reading at Cotto, I walked down to Smithfield and towards Capel street to rest at home. I didnt do anything extraordinary, but it felt extraordinary to enjoy the sunshine, discover new craft beers, read, take myself out for a walk, and treat myself as if I was my own date. The me date finished with a glass of Founders Frootwood beer as a dessert. What did I discover or realize that day? It was a reminder to myself that before you help others, you must first help yourself. After the me date I felt content. I had created and dedicated time and space to myself, to my thoughts and emotions . I can only compare the feeling to the way a meditation restarts the body, the mind, and the soul to prepare them for the next adventures and challenges.Related articlesThe 11 tools you should use to create your personal brandFrom uninspired to proud. My self discovery with What stops us from changing careers?Tell me about your me datesWhat are they like? Do you call them a solo experience, a personal adventure or something else? Why and when do you do them? Feel free to post them as comments or email me directly at vessy.com. Im based in Dublin, so shout out if you are around for a coffee. Also, Im currently hiring here for a few roles