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Job Interview 'Performance'

+ FINAL THOUGHT: Physician, Attorney Career Satisfaction Declining

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John G. Self
Dec 03, 2025
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“Selling yourself short teaches others not to value you.” - Stop doing that.” -Mel Robbins, author, motivational speaker (former lawyer)

“The worst financial transaction you ill ever make is selling your short short.” -Greg Gilbert, theologian

“If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started.” - Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican-born political activist who believed that self-confidence is a crucial element for success

BIG IDEA

When someone invites you to an interview, remember this critical fact: they are looking for a reason to hire you.

An interview is not a torture chamber designed to destroy your career, but an opportunity for you to go on the center stage and shine, highlighting your experience and your accomplishments — your value — to show the prospective employer how you can make a meaningful contribution to their enterprise.

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