I have a job interview in 2 hours and I can’t stop crying

[Interviewdisaster]

It’s for a while position at DH’s work. He suggested I apply for it and helped me with the application. I’m not qualified and I don’t think I’ll be able to do it. The interview is at 5 online and I’m going to look like such an idiot. I’m supposed to be preparing but I can’t stop crying because I’m not clever or capable enough and I’m going to let DH down and look stupid in front of his colleagues.

No helpful advice hopefully someone with some real advice shows before the interview but your DH help you with the application so he believes that you can do the job so have some faith in yourself that you can do it.

Try and prepare as much as you can and is your DH home before the interview starts ( if he is ask him to help you prep or just to be there in the background for some moral support)

You sound like you have imposter syndrome. Do you understand the role and have transferable skills?

I'm sorry you're struggling. I agree that your husband wouldn't have suggested you apply if he didn't believe in you- so you can do it.
I sometimes find worst case scenario planning helpful though to relieve anxiety. Eg- so the worst case scenario is that you don't get the job. There are other jobs out there, it is not the end of the world. Of course fingers crossed you do get the job, but try to keep it proportional in your mind that the world won't end if you don't get the job, just try to take deep breaths and do your best- that's all you can do.
Also- if you don't get the job, it wouldn't necessarily reflect on you, so try not to take it too personally- these things are so out of our control.

If you need a moment before answering a question, repeat it to yourself while you work out how to respond. It's always ok to take a moment to think- try not to feel pressured.

Also- feel proud of yourself you have an interview- getting through the interview will be an achievement, regardless of the outcome.

Best of luck and take care

Thank you. I’ve stopped crying, washed my face, put on make up and a clean top. I had to do the school run, which helped me calm down.
I’ve been a SAHM for many years. I desperately want to work again but have lost all confidence (as you can probably tell!) I used to work at management level and do have transferable skills, but always assume that potential employers will judge me negatively for having been out of work for 8 years.

You can do this. Believe in yourself. Remember, men always talk themselves up and apply for stuff they are only partially qualified for. Sounds like you absolutely could do the job but your years ooo is making you panic.
And if all else fails, fake an internet issue and hang up!!

Good luck!

You CAN do it.
After 5 years out, and a manager who completely sapped my confidence, I'm now in a job (several pay grades lower than my previous one) and being complimented on my work.
Plaster on a smile, bribe the kids to stay out of your way and do your best. You've got this.

You can do this. You can give a good account of yourself. Good luck. Come back and tell us how it goes, regardless of if you get job. A job interview is a discussion. You can do this!

Why don't you just see the interview as a good experience to help prepare you getting back into work - your whole life and worth do not depend on it!! By the sounds of it it's only your first interview and you're putting huge pressure on yourself. Don't say you aren't clever or capable enough though when you have previously worked at management level and being a SAHM especially during a pandemic is definitely not the easiest. You are obviously very keen, think back to how you handled yourself when you worked in management and pretend you are that confident person again - but with so much more life experience now.

Good luck

You've got this'

You have management transferable skills. Be confident.

Several years as a SAHM you have all kinds of people management skills 🤣🤣

Put something the other side of your screen that makes you smile/feel confident.

Let us know how you go!🌷

Good luck OP!
Remember the company wouldn't have offered you an interview if they didn't believe you were a good fit for them, even if your DH works there. They wouldn't have offered you an interview otherwise,

All the best OP

Good luck!!

Good luck!

Good luck! I am sure you will ace it

You'll be fine op, honestly. I managed to get a job after 12 years as a sahm. It really isn't as impossible as mumsnet would have you believe. Good luck

Good luck!! Let us know how you get on x

Good luck! Shoulders back, deep breath. Let us know how you get on.

Good Luck - I'm sure you will do great!

You've only been out of PAID work - actually you've been in work for the last 8 years snd have tons of transferable skills- good luck!

Good luck OP! I had an interview last week after 5 years as a SAHM. I felt just like you beforehand but the interviewers couldn't have been nicer. They completely recognized the fact that I'd been out of the workforce for 5 years and I got a call back the next day to say I got the job. Same level and salary as when I left 😃

Good luck! I interview all the time. Someone being at home for a period of times isn't always a negative! You've gained multi tasking capabilities, organisational skills. All sorts of transferable skills. People won't discuss your interview with your husband's colleagues. Hope it went well

Bit late in reading this BUT being a mum means - massive negotiation skills, people management, time management, juggling various jobs while delivering projects, being able to switch tasks immediately and transfer focus, being good at prioritising, seeing tasks through and being able to approach the same problem on a different way if the outcome wasn’t what you’d hoped for - employers are desperate for these skills - do not under estimate what you have learned and put in practise these last 8pm years- good luck

Good luck 🤞