You've heard the "stat" before: men tend to apply for jobs when they meet only 60% of the qualifications and women only once they reach 100% of them. We're supposed to conclude that women simply need more confidence to stretch outside their comfort zone, right? 

Wrong. In today's episode, I'm diving into the details and breaking down why perpetuating this myth is so harmful. 

Related links:

• HIRED: my job search accelerator
• HBR: Why Women Don't Apply for Jobs Unless They're 100% Qualified
• 2022 Study on Gender Differences in Response to Job Adverts
• Our World in Data: Gender Gap in Leisure Time
• The Bossed Up Courage Community on Facebook
• The Bossed Up Group on LinkedIn

 

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