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Confidence crisis

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CaffeinateMeQuick · 20/04/2023 22:11

Not had an interview in over 10 years. I'm looking to get back into work P/T now that DC is starting nursery. I've applied for 4 jobs so far, didn't hear back from 2 of them and was invited to interview for the other 2. I panicked after being offered the first interview and told them that since applying I'd been offered another position (I hadn't🫣). I've now been offered an interview for a different position but have just found out that I know one of the people doing the interviewing. I don't know him well but it's in a professional capacity which has made me want to use my tried and tested excuse to get out of it.

I don't doubt that I'm more than capable of doing the job well, but I've been a SAHM for the past 3 years so have no recent experience to draw on. I just don't want to let myself down or come across/feel stupid in the interview.. What can I do over the next week to build my confidence?

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OliveToboogie · 20/04/2023 22:19

Take a deep breath. You would not have been offered an interview if they did not think you could do the job. Think how many ppl apply. Start rehearsing for your interview. Try and relax. Be yourself and sell yourself. Good luck. Xc

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CaffeinateMeQuick · 21/04/2023 08:17

OliveToboogie · 20/04/2023 22:19

Take a deep breath. You would not have been offered an interview if they did not think you could do the job. Think how many ppl apply. Start rehearsing for your interview. Try and relax. Be yourself and sell yourself. Good luck. Xc

Thank you very much 😊 x

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soddingspiderseason · 21/04/2023 08:25

All you can do is your best. As long as you go in and do the best that you can on the day, then that's enough - you will have done the best you can and that's all anyone can do. Try not to worry, if they are sensible interviewers they will want to put you at your ease to get the best out of you. Is there someone you could do a practice run with? If they've given you an interview then you clearly already tick enough boxes. If you try your best and don't get the job, then see it as useful experience for the next interview. Good luck.

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CaffeinateMeQuick · 21/04/2023 10:17

soddingspiderseason · 21/04/2023 08:25

All you can do is your best. As long as you go in and do the best that you can on the day, then that's enough - you will have done the best you can and that's all anyone can do. Try not to worry, if they are sensible interviewers they will want to put you at your ease to get the best out of you. Is there someone you could do a practice run with? If they've given you an interview then you clearly already tick enough boxes. If you try your best and don't get the job, then see it as useful experience for the next interview. Good luck.

Very good advice! I think I'm more anxious because I vaguely know the person interviewing, I'm worried I'll come across badly and they'll get the wrong impression of me. As you say, I can only do my best and if I mess it up then at least I'll have gained some recent interview experience.

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