Vocabulary to speak about family and friends a lifelong friend

Examiner: How do you think the personalities of men and women vary?
Sergi: It is often said that men can be more opinionated and less empathetic than women and it is true that this is often a male stereotype.
However, compared to previous generations, many men today are more in touch with their feelings, less moody and are much more aware of the challenges faced by regarding juggling a family and parenthood.
Examiner: How do companies try to assess the personalities of people who are applying for jobs?
Alice: Rather than a traditional interview nowadays, many companies demand high grades in psychometric tests which have been designed to test character in order to select candidates who are compatible with the company mentality.
Whilst these tests may highlight insecure or weaker candidates, I am not convinced that it is the most effective way to judge personality.
Examiner: Why do you think they do this?
Aloic: In my opinion, these tests are used to save time as most jobs today attract numerous applicants and it must be hard to choose the strongest and most suitable.
That said, to be defined by an algorithm or computer program is terrifying and critics suggest that it cannot effectively determine those with good communication skills or natural leaders.
Vocabulary list and definitions:

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  confident: in control
  
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  awkward: uncomfortable
  
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  underneath the surface, I am paddling like a swan: looking calm but not feeling it.
  
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  put up a façade: to pretend to be something you are not
  
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  a control freak: to want to do things yourself
  
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  an eye for detail: making sure everything is perfect
  
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  reliable and dependable: be trusted not to let someone down
  
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  punctuality: being on time
  
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