I am currently a manager, I have been for around 9 years and I want to change, my boss has said that either people management or project management is the way to go.
I went for a project role at the beginning of the year and massively flunked. I hadnt been for an interview in so long that my nerves completely took over and it was a wreck.
I sought feedback which was my nerves mainly, it didn't help draw out the good examples and came across underprepared, I came our almost crying.
I have since signed up to an online project management course to test the water (you sometimes have to understand what you dont want before you know what you do want) and also a 'women in insurance' programme to assist with essential skills to progress but I'm only half way through the course.
A new job has appeared the level above me in people management and in my department. They are few and far between and I previously thought I had months to prepare. I don't necessarily feel that im ready for it, it's the same hiring manager as before so if I'm screw up then all respect will be lost if a 3rd position appears.
I spoke to my direct line manager today (the same position available) and he had said i have so many example and so much experience but if I can't overcome the nerves he would recommend against applying at this time as it could hold me back on the future if I screw up again.
Had anyone gone though this? Is there anything to help with my confidence to get through tbe interview? I think I could do the job In time and fancy the challenge but I have so little self confidence in the interview.