Understanding Your Faults

 Although there are many different benefits associated with being a gamer, there are a fair share of drawbacks as well. Being immersed in a virtual world can benefit someone cognitively, but may cause them to lack in a variety of other areas.

Just like every consumable medium, the amount of exposure needs to be taken in with moderation. The most common drawback we find in gaming is the ability to be immersed too much and too often. A lot of research points toward gaming becoming an addiction. Throughout a gaming session, dopamine is released numerous times, creating a feeling of arousal towards the activity of gaming. This could impact the brain, causing the player to want to play games more than the usual amount - because the brain associates this behavior as a reward. This is the same with any other abusable medium, like drugs and alcohol, if it is not consumed in moderation there can be drawbacks.

The direct drawbacks of this behavior is the lack of social connections. For many cases, gamers are introverted, shy, and don't reach out very often. This is most likely caused by the lack of communication when playing games. The players internalize all their thoughts and don't feel the need to speak out as often as other people. This behavior could prove to be a deciding factor during an interview process. Someone who is more outspoken, able to speak about their strengths, and have experienced more social interactions will be better prepared for interviews. 

If you are a gamer and find yourself being introverted, don't fret. There's ways to improve your personal weaknesses. The first step is to acknowledge your weaknesses, but to also acknowledge your strengths. If your biggest weakness is introversion, slowly work on speaking up more frequently. It won't be easy, but if you have the gumption to achieve your goal, you will improve beyond your imagination.