You’re getting ready for a big job interviewand you’re nervous.

You’ve put on your best suit and gone overyour background, ready to impress the interviewers with all of youraccomplishments.

What if I told you that your focus is completely wrong?

YOURACCOMPLISHMENTS DON’T MATTER AND HERE’S WHY

A study from the City University of London’sCass Business school suggests we’re approaching impression managementincorrectly. People everywhere are making the same mistake: focusing theinterview on their achievements and success.

You like to talk about your accomplishmentsbecause it makes you feel competent. However, it’s misguided if you only talk about your achievements and notthe effort.

If you say “I was second in myclass” or “I won best speaker,” these are simply titles. Itdoesn’t connect the interviewer to you. Instead,focus on your struggles. Saying “I spent extra timeworking on learning the fundamentals” or “It took me awhile to learn(x)”

Effort conveys warmth, likability and isrelatable. People connect more with warmth and likability than people who arefocused on appearing smart.

When someone appears perfect, we distance ourselves from them. When they appear flawed, we’re attracted to them. This psychological phenomenon is known as “The Pratfall Effect.”

MAKINGMISTAKES IS A KEY TO SUCCESS

Studies prove that people connect with thosewho admit their flaws. By making a mistake, or admitting to mistakes, we boostour likability.

So, the next time you’re getting ready for ajob interview, a date or other situation that demands you supercharge yourconnection and likability, don’t be afraid to admit those flaws or the effortyou put into being where you are today.

Don’t be surprised when you get the job.

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