Imposter Syndrome and the Hidden Curriculum manifestation within and between sectors

Metro Toronto Convention Centre 

Room: CC-204 

Students, young professionals, and even very experienced statisticians may experience Imposter Syndrome or the Hidden Curriculum. Imposter syndrome can manifest itself in perceived doubts about one's abilities, accomplishments, and efforts which might be accredited to timing, luck, or other individuals. For example, an individual may consider that they got an interview for a position not based on their accomplishments and legitimate successes on their resume, but because there may have been fewer applicants to a position than expected. The hidden curriculum is known as "norms and behaviors that are not explicitly taught," written, or stated (Wikipedia). For example, students may submit an assignment with the understanding of one set of expectations, only to learn that the objectives of the assignment related to another set of expectations. In this session, there will be a discussion on the 5 types of imposter syndrome and ways to overcome them as well as ways in which the hidden curriculum can manifest in different sectors and roles. A panel discussion will describe their own experiences with imposter syndrome and the hidden curriculum in their sectors (i.e., academia, industry, government) and in their paths to their current positions.

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Conference on Statistical Practice Steering Committee

Committee on Career Development

Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion Outreach Group