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Interview for step up job- no confidence

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ineedamum Sun 30-May-21 19:30:21

My bullying unsupportive micromanager has affected my confidence and motivation.

I have an interview for a step up job which I'll attend but I usually get the jobs at interview.

I know I have the ability to do the job but lack experience. On paper it looks like I can do the job, but reality is different as Ive been held back.

The job is technical, so I can't bluff it. It will be obvious if I can't do it. I always have a slight doubt and lack in confidence anyway, but this boss has impacted on me. (I'm not the only person).

I suppose if worse comes to the worse I'll be sacked and wont put it on my CV.

Any tips?

NotSpaghetti Sat 19-Jun-21 06:27:53

Good for you.
And good luck with the tests.

Hithere Sat 19-Jun-21 16:01:54

Every time I have a job interview and feel unsure of my skills, I remind myself no prospective employer would give me a second of their time if they didnt think I have potential, therefore I would be a productive member

Mattsmum2 Sat 19-Jun-21 16:09:30

Sounds like you’ve nailed it! Great stuff! I guess you have to decide what’s best for you. I was always told by a great manager who was so supportive, that getting an interview is a great achievement and teaches you lots about the process, so right xx

VDJames Thu 01-Jul-21 12:18:39

Mattsmum2

Sounds like you’ve nailed it! Great stuff! I guess you have to decide what’s best for you. I was always told by a great manager who was so supportive, that getting an interview is a great achievement and teaches you lots about the process, so right xx

It sounds good when you get your way. But I myself was on the verge of depression a couple of times. Getting rejected after you thought your interview was successful .. It's just demoralizing. However, my life experience told me that increasing wages and improving working conditions are most often possible only when changing jobs. And I have been going with this motto for many years) But this still does not prevent me from learning some new things for me, for example, about a resume - resumewritinglab.com/blog/top-resume-writing-services/ It is said that this really affects whether or not you get noticed to be invited to your first interview. By the way, I noticed that male recruiters generally do not use the stressful method of interviewing, unlike female hiring personnel.

ineedamum Thu 01-Jul-21 18:40:46

Thanks everybody. I failed the technical, no new job, feel relieved as it was probably too much for me.
I still feel a bit low as I don't like failing.

valdali Thu 01-Jul-21 18:56:13

It's a horrible feeling ineedamum. I have to interview /test for about 5 or 6 jobs before I'm offered one. It does knock your confidence. But once I get a job I do well, get great appraisals and generally thrive, not sure what that says for the recruitment process.
Don't get down, as you say the decision's out of your hands and you won't be back to commuting and lose your well-being and fitness. Commiserations from someone who's been there many times.