I botched an interview badly yesterday. I didn't even like their work culture, but I still feel like I've lost my skills. I've been stuck in a horrible job for far too long, and my confidence has virtually vanished. I have another interview next week, and I'm worried I'll screw it up again. How do I stop feeling like a failure and get my mind right before then?

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What happened that made you think it went so poorly? Maybe it wasn't bad as you think it was. Either way, it happens, and it in no way means that you are a failure. Practicing common interview questions with chatgpt might help boost your confidence.

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A lousy interview doesn't mean you don't know your job. Everyone is allowed an off day now and then. Relax, take a deep breath, and focus on the next one. There will be other opportunities. Look at your comment about their culture - don't beat yourself up over a job you didn't want anyway.

Well you got one thing right, an interview is nearly 100% about confidence. Work on that and you'll nail the next one.

Botching an interview doesn't make you a failure, losing skills doesnt make you a failure. Work with what you've got. Note down all the questions you can remember that you were asked and practice answers. Most importantly, believe you'll find a good fit and focus on what's clearly working including the fact that you had interviews from at least 2 different places lined up.

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