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Scuba

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2. I once had an interview for a job that included a complete psychiatric exam.....

Reply to rbnyc (Original post)

Sun Jun 10, 2012, 07:45 AM

Jun 2012

... and my main take-away from the process was his telling me that I was grossly under-valuing my accomplishments. He said nearly everyone does the same.

My neighbor is an engineer, and he built his own home. When he gave me the tour he pointed out every single thing that didn't come out perfectly. Despite his having a gorgeous home - and a marvelous accomplishment - he seemingly could only see the shortcomings. That really drove the shrink's point home.

Give yourself some credit. You deserve it.

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How do you present yourself in an interview when... [View all] rbnyc Jun 2012 OP

Perhaps your "real life" work experience can make up for your lack of an MBA rocktivity Jun 2012 #1

I once had an interview for a job that included a complete psychiatric exam..... Scuba Jun 2012 #2

Thank you! rbnyc Jun 2012 #3

Good luck. Let us know how it works out. Scuba Jun 2012 #4