I’m on maternity leave atm but have been looking at alternatives to going back as my job is really pressurised and a long commute and I just don’t know how I can make it work with two kids.
Im in a small town so there aren’t many really local jobs, but a role in my field came up at a place just down the road that’s been on my radar for years. It was slightly more junior but ticked so many boxes and I’d just convinced myself it was perfect.
I worked really hard on the application, got through one round of interviews and then spent ages doing a written task ahead of round two. I felt the second round went really well so I was so gutted when I found out they’d gone for the other candidate.
I asked for feedback and they said it was v close and I did well but the main thing was they didn’t feel I was very confident, especially when I’m more senior to the role they were recruiting for. TBH this has knocked my confidence a lot more! I’ve been on mat leave nearly a year and not had an interview for years, but I thought I’d got the better of nerves and sold myself well. It’s actually made me feel really upset and worried about going back to my current job, where there are high expectations of me. Have you been through similar before, and what advice would you give? And am I right in thinking it was quite shitty feedback to give when they knew my situation?