Job interview - serious imposter syndrome!

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I have an interview for a new job later this week. Its a promotion, have been comfortably coasting in my current job for 15 years!! Have been doing some research and am feeling a bit out of my depth. I know I have the skills needed for the job, but am having severe doubts.... Think its just me and one other being interviewed.

Getting this job would be huge for me - but am feeling sick at the thought.... Need a kick up the arse!

It's a really common feeling and nothing to do with your competance. Watch the Ted talk 'fake it until you make it'. This should help you. Good luck!

Omg! I've been in a new role for 4 months and still have imposter syndrome. You can do it! Believe in yourself! And they wouldn't have selected you for interview if they didn't think you were up to it. Go and smash it. Yes, it'll be a challenge and a step up, but you've got it in you!

Thank you. I think part of the reason I want this new job is because I feel I can do my current role with my hands tied behind my back and need a challenge. Can't have a challenge without the fear I suppose!

Feel the fear and do it anyway!

Just act confident and enjoy the ride

Please channel this feeling into doing your research and ensuring that it comes across in your interview. You are not an imposter.

A few years ago I hired one of the best colleagues I’ve ever had. She almost didn’t apply, but was persuaded to by a friend. She almost pulled out because she was convinced that she would embarrass herself at interview by being such a terrible imposter. She was absolutely convinced that she only got an interview at all because we had met twice before and I was being polite.

This woman was streets ahead of any of the other applicants to the point that I kind of felt sorry for them. The thought that she nearly talked herself out of applying or interviewing makes my blood run cold. Her presentation at interview was so good that none of the panel wanted it to end. We were learning so much! Given that she was the last candidate of a very long day you can imagine how impressive she was, but she didn’t believe it at all.

Stop listening to the voice that is telling you that you can’t do this. She is not your friend.

Top post about that presentation. Good for her. To think we were once considered bad women / fallen / unsatisfied with proper womanly things if we dreamed of a life outside the kitchen.

Thank all. Will let you know how it goes

Got it!!! Now the real imposter syndrome can start!

CONGRATULATIONS! how did you find the interview? Obviously went well?!! Good questions? Did you fee adequately prepared. Pleased for you 🍰 🍾 !

I thought I waffled nonsense, but interviewer said it was great and that I was head and shoulders over other candidates! Questions were fine, apart from one about managing interdisciplinary conflict....

Fizz is open!