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Dr. Greg Chasson: Overcoming Perfectionism in Your Job Search and Career

Hired: Talent VP on Job Interviews, Negotiation & Offers

Hired Podcast

Education, Interview Prep, Promotions, Self-improvement, Careers, Job Interviews, Job Search, How To, Resumes, Business, Cover Letters

4.9640 Ratings

🗓️ 4 February 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we dive into perfectionism—how it impacts job seekers, employees, and leaders—and explore strategies to overcome its pitfalls without losing its advantages. Our guest is Dr. Gregory Chasson, a board-certified cognitive behavioral therapist, researcher, educator, and author of the new book, Flawed. Dr. Chasson breaks down why perfectionism can be both an asset and a hindrance, explaining how rigid thinking and excessive expectations can lead to anxiety, procrastination, and wo...

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0:00.0

Are you tired of begging for a salary that reflects your own worth?

0:04.7

Look, you're grinding, you're good, but you're still stuck.

0:08.4

I get it.

0:09.5

This podcast isn't about just getting smarter.

0:13.0

It's about scaling you.

0:15.5

And I'm going to cut the chase.

0:16.9

My unfair advantage program.

0:19.9

Six weeks of a one-on-one strategic council with me designed to jump you a tax bracket.

0:27.6

Ready to get the kind of six-figure offer that changes everything?

0:31.6

Learn more and apply to see if you qualify at moveup careers.com.

0:36.8

June and July are fully booked booked and August spots are filling up

0:41.3

fast. That's moveup careers.com. Don't let the lack of opportunity be what's holding you back.

0:51.7

Many of us feel pressure to be perfect during our job interviews and onto employment.

1:00.0

I wonder why. I know as a past executive recruiter, director of town acquisition, I've talked to a lot of people.

1:07.7

I've never tried to find someone who's perfect. I just want people who have the right skills for the job.

1:12.9

But why do we feel that pressure?

1:14.1

Why do we get so nervous for a job interview?

1:17.6

Or even once you hit submit on that resume that you've tried to polish?

1:22.6

Well, Dr. Gregory Chasin is here to help.

1:26.6

An esteemed psychologist, board-certified cognitive behavioral therapist, researcher, educator, and internationally invited speaker.

1:35.4

Through his rich and diverse experience, he has imparted transformational insights and strategies around the globe to help communities and individuals like you address mental health

1:46.0

challenges, such as perfectionism.

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