A researcher who explored the consequences for men (and women) when they acted modestly in job interviews found that "modest" males were less liked, a sign of social backlash. Modesty was viewed as a sign of weakness, a low-status character trait for males that could adversely affect their employability or earnings potential. Modesty in women, however, was not viewed negatively nor was it linked
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Why do some people fail to do things that would enhance their employability, and what can we do about it?... Greenbank, P. (2009) An examination of the role of values in working-class students' career decision-making. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 33(1), 33-44. DOI: 10.1080/03098770802638259 An examination of the role of values in working-class students' career
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