Hi, sorry if this is a bit rambly. I am a long standing poster but have NC. I graduated with a 1st in a (heavily lab based) science degree at the end of last year and I have a job interview for a part time lab analyst job on Tuesday afternoon. I originally applied for the same job but a full time position, but this was filled quickly and when I followed up they asked if I’d be interested in a part time role instead. Part time is actually better for me for childcare reasons, that listing had closed earlier and I’d missed it, I probably would have applied for the PT over FT if I’d seen that one originally, so I feel confident that it’s the right position for me. I’m just really nervous. Owing to covid we didn’t really get the ‘going out into the professional world’ support from uni we were expecting, mock interviews, job searching support, job fairs at uni. We were told companies looking for graduates with our specific degree always come and give talks in final year but due to covid they couldn’t. We didn’t receive any advice, after our final lab session contact was all online and ended just like that on a random Tuesday. I didn’t even get a graduation ceremony (I digress). So I don’t know what to expect at all. I worked part time whilst studying but the interviews were always more about checking documents and availability than asking questions about suitability for the role. This position actually only requires science a-levels/no lab experience so I do feel positive in that I do actually have more knowledge and at least some lab experience compared to what the job listing asked for. The application was a cover letter which I spent a few hours on and made sure I fit the job description perfectly and hit every point, I know I have done and can do everything they are looking for and can describe examples too. I am not great at thinking on my feet though! Since they asked me to interview last week I’ve constantly been worrying about what they will ask and don’t know to calm my nerves. I feel like all of a sudden I know nothing even though that’s obviously not true. I think I’m so worried because know this job will massively improve mine and DCs lives, both financially and mental health wise for me, but also put me on track to have a real career that I’ve worked so hard for. I had DC very young and was told so many times I should quit, I’d never be able to carry on and get my GCSEs/a-levels/degree, as well as many health issues both of us have suffered with, I’ve done it I’ve fought all of it and now I worry could mess this up just by being nervous. Does anyone have any calming words or really good interview tips? Thanks in advance