I need to find work, seen a job advertised in local shop but

[Tortoise]

I really don't have the confidence to work behind a till, talking to people, coping with making mistakes etc. I have big fears over making mistakes and not knowing how to deal with them combined with the pressure of a queue of customers. Shelf stacking i am sure i would be fine at! It is a small grocery shop in a small but quite busy town full of lots of people i know. Also i seem to not have the skill too see what needs doing without being told exactly what i need to do which may change if/once i got the hang of it.

So, i could do as i normally do and ignore the fact i saw this or seriously consider enquiring, but at the moment i don't feel i could do this.

In July i will be moved onto JSA because my youngest will be turning 7.

Shop work has never been something i would consider doing but i have no decent qualifications to do anything i want to do and can't get the qualification needed.

So, is there anything i can do to get the confidence to look further into this job or forget the job and keep looking for a, god knows what, different job!
I haven't worked since DS1 was born 14yrs ago (did a bit of nannying) and have been a single parent for 6yrs.

Please help!

Good for you for going in. One step at a time. Now do the form. I think given your situation the references you have mentioned are fine. Keep being brave!

Well done Tortoise - hope it all works out for you. .

Have given form to neighbour to put her as a reference. Her DD used to work in their shop! Spoke to him again today when I went in main shop for a few bits and he asked if I had done the form then said get it in as soon as pods then he will arrange to have a chat with me. Does that sound like he is keen so far? He also said me not being able to do sats won't be a problem, he can sort it!

hi - where are you based? i may have something which would build your confidence at your own pace.

Flork I'm in Somerset .

Application form handed in today. He said would phone and arrange interview for next week. Any idea what to expect at interview?

Interview tomorrow. I am pooping myself!!!
Think i will start another thread for interview advice.

Relax, be friendly, sit up straight and be interested. Answer questions clearly and just be yourself. He does sound a little keen, so will keep fingers crossed for you.

Thanks. On the phone his wife said there were lots of other applicants so I really don't feel confident.