About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges of self-diagnosis in job searching and offers strategies to overcome these obstacles.
A reading from a popular job search book prompts a discussion about our inability to accurately self-diagnose — and what to do about it. Show notes: Never Search Alone by Phyl Terry Phyl.orgThinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanNever Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl RazWhat Color is Your Parachute? by Richard BollesSo Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal NewportSocial Traps by John Cross and Melvin GuyerMistakes Were Made (bot Not By Me) by Caroll Tavris and Elliot AronsonConfidenti...
People in this episode
Hosts: Harry Max, Jorge Arango
Topics covered
- self-diagnosis
- job search
- personal development
- cognitive biases
- self-improvement
Keywords
- job search
- self-diagnosis
- cognitive biases
- personal development
- self-improvement
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Never Search Alone, Thinking, Fast and Slow, Never Eat Alone, What Color is Your Parachute?, So Good They Can't Ignore You, Social Traps, Mistakes Were Made (but Not By Me)
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