I'm in my late twenties, decided to go for a team lead role totally not expecting to get it. Out of all the other (more experienced men) interviewed, they choose me!
The role is 50% technical 50% leadership. I suspect that I was chosen because of my skills in the latter, I have had to step up and lead a team since a couple of people in my team left. I think quite strategically, am more commercially minded and see the big picture in managing stakeholders, compared to the more 'technically minded' people. I'm also a strong candidate technically, although not as experienced as the others. It was an internal role and I know the others who applied, hence my saying this!
Help me wise women of MN, share your tips and experience. I was terrified, in fact I didn't want to accept the role, but it's a lot more money. My husband, in typical male fashion, told me I'd be stupid not to accept it (thanks DH!) so I did. I'm like a duck.. all calm on the surface but madly paddling underneath... help me feel less anxious by sharing your experiences please?