Hi, long time lurker, first time poster. I'm posting in chat for traffic.
I'm wondering if people may be able to help with some ideas. I'm trying to write a job application but unfortunately some self doubt is creeping in which means I'm really struggling to write the application.
I'm planning on applying for a new role at work, team lead, 1 year cover. If you would have asked me 6 months ago if I would have been interesting in applying I would have said no way. However there have been recent conversations with colleagues who have suggested I would perfect for the role which has made me re think. There are also unfortunately a lot of problems in the team at the moment due to our current team lead and it has made me realise how strongly I feel about making some positive changes and that I feel I could achieve these. Our current team lead is being moved to a different site and this means there will be an opening. Its only for 1 year, which I see as a bonus as I can try it out and see if the role does actually suit me.
I need to write a personal statement for the application (NHS role). Usually in my opening paragraph I explain why I am applying for the role and this is what I'm struggling to write in a positive way! One of the main reasons I want to apply is because, to put it bluntly, I think I could do a better job than the team lead we have had! I can't get past that way of thinking and am trying to write something about wanting to make positive changes, but I'm struggling with this. I also feel very aware that applications will be read by people that know the situation and the current team lead.
Does any one have any advice? Obviously in the rest of my personal statement I discuss my skills and experience and how this fits into the role.
It feels like a very big step for me to be taking and as said before I've never thought I would be applying for a team lead post but I'm determined to go for it and see what happens. The more I try to work on this application though the more self doubt is creeping it, so thought I would seek some help 😀
Thank you for reading!