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Scared for interview tomorrow and lonely

RedemptionRedemption Community Connector Posts: 5,324 Part of The Furniture
in Health & Wellbeing
I’ve been feeling a bit nervous about my upcoming interview, even though I’ve been using ChatGPT to practice. I recently went to a practice session where they showed me a tool I could use, but I’m nervous about using it because it records my face and voice. The practice has been going okay. I tried asking for harsh feedback to improve, but I think I just need to be fair with myself, not sugarcoating things but not being overly harsh either. I’m just anxious about the interview itself and the outcome. I went to a jobs club where a guy from a recruitment agency was there, and I told him what I wanted to do. I’ve also been feeling lonely with all of this and in general, and I wish I had a girlfriend because I don’t like being single. I’m trying to stay positive and not be too hard on myself if things don’t work out, while still doing my best.

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  • sinead276sinead276 Posts: 2,125 Boards Champion
    Hi @Redemption

    Just wanted to say it is perfectly understandable and okay to feel nervous for an interview. The pressure of having to present ourselves in the best way we can, can be daunting for even the most confident of people from time to time. It shows how much you care about the opportunity and desire to succeed. Sometimes a little bit of nervousness can be a good things in situations like this.

    It sounds like you’ve been putting in the effort to practice potential questions that they may ask, which is definitely a good thing to be doing. I think what’s important to remember when you do the interview is that it is okay to take a second or two to think about your response to questions, and that not every response to every question has to be ‘perfect’. It is ultimately about showing your skills and what kind of person you are. So take it one question at a time, and I’m sure you’ll smash it. We are all routing for you to do well tomorrow. And whatever the outcome is, you gave it your best shot and that is all anyone can ask for 😊
  • RedemptionRedemption Community Connector Posts: 5,324 Part of The Furniture
    sinead276 wrote: »
    Hi @Redemption

    Just wanted to say it is perfectly understandable and okay to feel nervous for an interview. The pressure of having to present ourselves in the best way we can, can be daunting for even the most confident of people from time to time. It shows how much you care about the opportunity and desire to succeed. Sometimes a little bit of nervousness can be a good things in situations like this.

    It sounds like you’ve been putting in the effort to practice potential questions that they may ask, which is definitely a good thing to be doing. I think what’s important to remember when you do the interview is that it is okay to take a second or two to think about your response to questions, and that not every response to every question has to be ‘perfect’. It is ultimately about showing your skills and what kind of person you are. So take it one question at a time, and I’m sure you’ll smash it. We are all routing for you to do well tomorrow. And whatever the outcome is, you gave it your best shot and that is all anyone can ask for 😊

    Thank you so much Sinead, amazing as always ❤️
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