Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode:

We all have to apologize sometimes but if “I’m sorry” becomes a common expression for you as an adult, it can have some negative connotations that impact how others see you.

This is especially problematic among PhDs. And while this nervous tic may seem harmless, it has the power to sabotage your reputation throughout your job search and career.

This simple expression demonstrates to others that you are a person who seeks reassurance.

If you say it before you share a thought or opinion, you’re undermining whatever you say that follows.

Saying “I’m sorry” says that you lack confidence; that you seek approval from others and go out of your way to avoid criticism of rejection.

Saying, “I’m sorry” when the situation doesn’t call for an apology also demerits your actual apologies.

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There are times when you may feel tempted to apologize because you think you’ve inconvenienced someone.

Break the pattern of self-doubt and self-deprecation that you may have fallen into in academia and work toward positive, solutions-focused language.

No industry employer wants to hire an apology addict who comes across as unconfident, whiny or even passive aggressive with the overuse of the words “I’m sorry”.

So, in the event that something happens that you are, in fact, sorry about, it begs the question: when aren’t you sorry? It’s not an easy habit to break, but with a little practice you can definitely replace your mea culpas with a much more positive mantra.

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