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Another challenge facing Black interviewees is imposter syndrome. In 1978, Pauline Clance described imposter syndrome as an “internal experience of intellectual phoniness in people who believe that they are not intelligent, capable or creative despite evidence of high achievement.” Studies have revealed feelings of imposter syndrome in up to 82% of students, with minorities and women reporting such feelings at higher rates than White men. Imposter syndrome can cause qualified Black applicants to feel unqualified and isolated.
November 14, 2020