Today, we delve into understanding our self-imposed boundaries and the behaviors we adopt in our careers. In our daily lives, we often operate within a framework defined by what we believe is achievable. Consider your last job application. You likely pursued a position you deemed fit for your skills. You prepared, anticipating the interview hurdles. You negotiated a salary, based on what seemed right for that role.

However, there's a lingering thought: Are we setting our sights too low?

The standard hiring process is riddled with challenges. Two major culprits stand out: anchoring bias and information asymmetry. With anchoring bias, we're influenced by the first piece of information we encounter. In hiring, this might be the initial salary figure or role level mentioned, which could be far from what you truly deserve. Information asymmetry, on the other hand, tilts the balance, with one party holding more information than the other.

The question then arises: How do we navigate these challenges and truly recognize our worth?