Years ago, during my tenure as a scientist, we were in the process of hiring for a critical role in our team.
We already had a pool of candidates ready from the group of interns and postdocs at work in the company.
➡️Among the candidates was a postdoc with an exceptional grasp of technical concepts and profound insights into their field of expertise.,
However, they struggled to navigate disagreements constructively and often failed to offer feedback without belittling others' contributions.
And every other manager was on the same page about this person's attitude which felt annoying.
Not surprisingly, They preferred someone couple of shaded less in technical adeptness but richer in attitude for the role.
You know why?
Because even within the job, your projects changes, and you have to master newer areas of work, hence your ability to adapt and collaborate effectively is paramount.
And what works here, is your attitude to learn on the go, build your expertise with the help of other experts.
As Ph.D’s I have come across many who have this attitude of projecting how much they know, at the cost of belittling others.
Well then know, Confidence in one's craft is commendable, but dismissing others' perspectives outright is a sign of overconfidence.
And most managers in great companies, are most of the time very good at recognising such candidates.
So my question to you is,
👉Is It it your skills or attitude, thats failing you ?
Any similar stories ? The comments are eagerly waiting for your insights.
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