New study sheds light on when to stand out or fit in

Dec 03, 2024

When it comes to job interviews, conventional wisdom often suggests that standing out is key to securing a position—seemingly at odds with the general human tendency to conform. A new study by SFI Complexity Postdoctoral Fellow Katrin Schmelz and her co-authors reveals that it may indeed be wise to stand out in such situations, but surprisingly, not just to attract attention.