Open Internet by MindsNet

Imposter Syndrome and Career Doubts in STEM

A postdoc in plant-microbe interactions struggles with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt about their career path after facing rejection from job applications. They are asked to participate in a career panel for minority students, but feel like a failure and are unsure how to encourage students. The author questions how to be honest about their struggles while helping to build confidence in minority students.

Social Sciences, Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology