Having been a stay at home parent for years, I has my first interview for a decade last week. I was pleased to get it as I had only done a few applications. I told myself it would be good experience and at least I know my application forms are on the right track. However, I feel really deflated as have just found out I didn't get it. So despite convincing myself it would be good experience either way, I am gutted as I really wanted it. The woman said she was arguing for two positions but budgets wouldn't allow it. The candidate who got the job has more experience (not difficult when I have been at home for years!). She said the interview was great. I spent ages researching the company, reading everything I could and now feel like I have wasted my time and am very sorry for myself. I have three application forms to complete this week so it's not like there is nothing else out there so I know I just need to crack on and get off mumsnet!
So any advice on getting back to it. I have been out of the game so long it has made me over sensitive. I don't know if it would have been better if she hadn't said I would be a good fit for the company. The thing is now I don't really have any constructive criticism to work on-just the glaring job gap that I am trying to fill