I have a job interview with a local county council for a job which is challenging, but I would love to do.
I quit my 'full time' job as it was just unimaginable and really affected me as a person, let alone the people I supported. But have carried on with my flexible hours job which I adore.
When I got the email to say I have an interview I got sick and anxious thinking I can't do this I'm rubbish etc. My husband and family are being supportive but I can't help but fee horrendously sick when I think about going, let alone doing the interview. I have another interview tomorrow for a role I'm very skilled and comfortable with. Shall I go to the county council interview? Ps; this isn't a pity party. I know I need to pull my big girl pants up.
I think if your full time job was unimaginable, you perhaps need to think whether a local authority post is for you. If you are excited about the role, have started planning what your life will look like and are researching the role more then I’d say go for it but be well prepared.
will the same things that stressed you out with previous FT job stress you out with this one? Do you plan to drop your smaller job if you get the fT one?
I dunno, I'm currently working 2 jobs combined about 50 hrs/week & it's starting to stress me out. So I'm keen to suggest don't overdo it again.
Some practical advice - go through the job description- pick out what you think the key competencies are for the role ( if they haven’t told you them!) Then wrote down 1-3 stories or examples where you have demonstrated these is your previous jobs. When you have the examples you will be able to see where your skills fit / where your strengths are. This will give you confidence to take into the interview with You . Worked for me
@Liveinthepresent thank you! I've been offered the job I was comfortable with - double the hours! Just going to get through the other one tomorrow!.. thank you so much for your help x
@lljkk my old old FT job was alongside my part time one so I was used to jumping from one to the other but I completely agree it wears you down. I'm lucky I can choose the hours so I would just see what happens. Also, don't over work yourself. I know it's easier said than done...x
