Come on people, give me a slap and tell me I can do this

[OneLieIn]

I have always worked F/T since the DCs were little. Due to a whole bunch of circumstances including a wanker boss, I left my last company with self esteem in tatters late last year.

Anyway, I have had a few months off which have been good but I really want to go back to F/t work. I have a final interview for an amazing job. A job I really want. A job that will really push me, challenge me and presents me with the real opportunity to progress and use all my capabilities and learn a whole lot of stuff.

Sounds great, but i am scared. I think its a case of being scared about what I could achieve, about not getting the job, stupid worries, about everything really. So I know I am being stupid about this and that I need to get my head into gear and prep for the interview, but sometimes my fear paralyses me IYSWIM and I go into tailspin.

Come on, slap me! I'm blabbering.

consider yourself slapped . it is really hard getting back into work when you've had a bad experience but just try and focus on the positives - which you've listed many of in your post.

Good luck with the interview.

SLAP!
if you were a bloke you'd be confidently applying for jobs you were utterly incapable of doing (and i've interviewed a few). as you are a woman you are probably panicking about being able to do a job you are actually overqualified for.
let us know how you get on

um, unless you are of course a DAD of dcs and then of course the reverse applies...
ahem

Thanks Woodstock, that;s what all of my girlfriends say too. Second interview is on Monday, am excited......I really want this job.

Woodstock is so right. It's natural to be apprehensive as this is something you want and you are reflecting on your own ability to rise to the challenge. You can handle it!!

When scard/ doubting, try pummelling your thighs with your fists and say 'I can do this'. Sounds wierd but it works for me!

GOod luck Monday

I guess pummelling is not something I could do in the meeting itself though

congratulations on your interview.remember you were selected on basis of your skills.in a competitive market too

some trepidation is good.nerves are natural.trick is to channel the damn jitters.write down your skills and abilities and read them.think of some questions eg what training do you offer

do your preparation,read up.you can do this

unfortunately your confidence knocked by a bully.try put that behind you.

good luck

Oh FFS, interview is at 5pm, I am now nervous. A good nervous.

Need to be confident - self assured. Any tips?

deep breathing.SLOWLY and deeply,read and familiarise self with any last minuite stuff
self belief - you can do this
take bottle of water in with you
good prop if you need time to think

You can be a mum - you can do anything!

How was interview..???