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9See also the existing post on the imposter syndrome.dmckee --- ex-moderator kitten– dmckee --- ex-moderator kitten2016-12-04 19:12:49 +00:00Commented Dec 4, 2016 at 19:12
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1Comments are not for extended discussion; this conversation has been moved to chat. (Comments can't be moved to chat more than once, only deleted from here on out.)ff524– ff5242016-12-04 21:24:18 +00:00Commented Dec 4, 2016 at 21:24
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2The majority of the people involved in evaluating your interview are not involved in shortlisting. The hiring process is incredibly random. Last interview process I observed, there were 4 candidates, and for each candidate there were people who thought it was obvious that that candidate was the best. At worst, you're getting high-quality practice with the interview process.Joel– Joel2016-12-05 15:40:52 +00:00Commented Dec 5, 2016 at 15:40
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You're probably applying in a STEM department. If it's mathematics, too bad the Association for Women in Mathematics (sites.google.com/site/awmmath/home) doesn't have a hot line with someone at the other end to ease your anxiety. Just wow them. Good luck.Ethan Bolker– Ethan Bolker2016-12-06 23:49:42 +00:00Commented Dec 6, 2016 at 23:49
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Just a small anecdote: Where I work, a candidate was mistakenly invited to interview rounds. The candidate knew this as he was addressed with the wrong name in the invitation letter. After the interview he revealed that his name was in fact not xxx but yyy. He got the job.Underdetermined– Underdetermined2016-12-08 07:26:40 +00:00Commented Dec 8, 2016 at 7:26
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