T.I.P.S. - To Improve Pay and Success
Humility and the Job Search
Remember the 40% rule. When a group of women were asked, "What percentage of the skills do you need to be qualified for a job?" the women responded "100%". The average man's response was" 40%." ( Each of Us, chapter 2.) If we see the job as requiring much less of us, we will automatically feel more confident in our abilities. This kind of perception may cause us to move from feeling under-qualified to feeling over-qualified for the same job! Beyond feeling confident, we must practice the age-old art of "fake it till we make it.." No employer wants to hire a high-maintenance employee. Hold your head high and take three deep breaths before the interview. You are a strong, capable woman. You will be an asset to this corporation. They probably don't expect as much of you as you do of yourself. Awareness is the first step. Small adjustments make a big difference.
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There is nothing quite so humbling as looking for a new job. Especially
when we are out of work, instead of enthusiastic, we can easily
appear desperate. As we compete against men and women for high-paying
positions, it is more important than ever to project confidence
in ourselves and our abilities. This is sometimes tougher for women,
we value humility more highly, and often see confidence as bravado.