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One story shared involves a woman attending an interview for a higher role. Despite feeling nervous and battling imposter syndrome, she put forth her best effort. Interestingly, during the interview, she wasn't questioned about her skills or marketing knowledge but was instead asked whether she could confidently stand up to a male counterpart from another company. This focus on gendered traits—confidence in the face of gendered stereotypes—was central to her interview, and though she obtained the position, she later reflected on how demoralizing the experience was. She questioned whether such questions would have been posed if she were male, highlighting a persistent bias that often undermines women's qualifications and confidence.