I stupidly applied for a job as a casework assistant with the CPS and amazingly got it. This is a (just above!) minimum wage job and level entry so I doubt they’ll be expecting Barrister brain of Britain, but I’m already talking myself out of it!
I’m in my 50s and I’ve struggled with work all my life. Probably because I have ADHD and holding down a job is how it manifests itself although you’d never know - I present as highly organised and articulate
So I already feel like I’ve ’cheated’ my way into the job and just gave a really good interview … I mean, that was a piece of piss, they encouraged you to have notes and fed you the questions in advance!
I’m most concerned about the computer system - god, will I be expected to know spreadsheets?! Just looking at one scrambles my brain - wouldn’t have a clue what to do with them.
You don’t have to have qualifications for this job but still, I’m panicking and on the verge of turning it down tbh. I already work for the civil service but in a part time role which is field based and I manage that fine - although no idea how
it’s not imposter syndrome btw .. I’m not actually brilliant but just filled with self doubt. I am filled with self doubt because I am far from brilliant!
Not even sure what I’m asking? Does anyone work for the CPS? It’s a job collating information and preparing court bundles … what does that even mean? I can hardly email the hiring team and ask ‘ Hello! Can you tell me if I’ll need to look at a spreadsheet? Thanks!’ can I?