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Ted Bauer
Jun 11, 2015
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Hiring Process and Narcissism

That headline probably shouldn't really surprise anyone, but it's still terrifying. It comes from this study, which is in turn summarized here. Here's probably the essence of what you need to know/understand:

“A job interview is one of the few social situations where narcissistic behaviors such as boasting actually create a positive impression,” said Del…

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