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Topics: Summary: Classroom Application: Questions: What is impostor syndrome and who is prone to it? 

Impostor Syndrome 

In the face of widespread job losses during the pandemic, many people have doubts that they could find another job and are overworking to reduce the chances they will lose their job. Workers who are second-guessing their skills might be experiencing impostor syndrome. When suffering from impostor syndrome, workers fear being exposed as a fraud, despite their accomplishments. Students transitioning to college or recently-promoted workers facing new challenges are more likely to experience imposter syndrome. Workers experiencing impostor syndrome might experience burnout, they could procrastinate or engage in negative behaviors that could impact their job performance or job satisfaction levels. People who work alone might be more vulnerable to impostor syndrome since they have less access to social cues that can be helpful in evaluating their own performance. Workers re-entering the workforce after an extended pandemic-caused hiatus might be prone to experience impostor syndrome. 

You can use this article to discuss the causes of and implications of impostor syndrome.

• What factors contribute to feelings of self-doubt? 
• Why is it important for companies to address feelings of impostor syndrome? 
• How can companies help people who are experiencing impostor syndrome? 
• Describe a time when you experienced impostor syndrome. What actions did you take to address your self-doubts?