I have been really unhappy in my job (DMV area) and have submitted countless applications. I finally have an interview tomorrow. I am terrified I’m going to blow it with how nervous I am. If I do, I’m 1) missing out on an opportunity I REALLY want and need, and 2) god knows the next time I’ll actually get an interview. I also don’t know how I can mentally handle my current job anymore. Constantly giving my all to my employer for bare minimum in return. I feel helpless, frustrated and worthless.

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Good luck.
Hope you persevere and crush this interview.

They’re interviewing you for a multitude of reasons and a few of them are the following:
-They might like you out of all the other applicants
-They think you’re qualified
-You deserve to be interviewed for that position.
-You are a capable individual.

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Thank you. You have no idea how much I needed that.

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Update: I feel like I crushed the interview. Except for the last question, which I’m regretting the more I think about it.

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?

Penguin. And I swear to god I blacked out after that.

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I hope so! I never felt so overall confident after leaving an interview before.

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Visualize it going PERFECTLY. Walk yourself through a perfect interview where you’re charming and smart. Don’t waste time doing the opposite by worrying!

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Thank you! Great mindset to start off the day. I will do that!

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Best of luck, I pray that you get it!

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Thank you!!

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You can’t really control their decision, so just do your best and don’t worry about all the other what-ifs right now. And some nervousness is good—it puts you in a state of alertness and focus. Embrace the feeling. You’ll do great!

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Thank you! Your positive attitude makes me believe that!!

I’m sure it will go great. In the off chance it doesn’t go well, DM me bc my husband is in the business and always looking for great case managers.

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Thank you so much!!! I’ll be sure to let you guys know if I did okay or totally dropped the ball lol

Welp. Did not get the job. I’m completely defeated, devastated and humiliated. I thought I nailed the interview.

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Sorry to hear that. I am sure something will come along soon. Keep active!

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Good luck!🙏🙏🙏

Thank you!!!

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