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Feeling anxious about a job interview

MDTSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 12:25 pm AEST

Feeling anxious about a job interview

I have an interview set for tomorrow.

Mid day.

I feel a bit apprehensive as I am worried it is too IT heavy but then I think maybe it won't be.

I'm also conscious of the fact that I feel undervalues and don't know where I'm going in life etc.

But I have spent the last 4 years balancing out priorities and where I can go in my life with my skills and experience.

Whenever someone asks me what I want to do or where I want to go in life I never really know the answer.

I had an epiphany today that if someone asked me "is this the direction you want to go in" then I'd say no. But I also think it's unwise to say "I'll only go in a direction I want to go in" because you close out opportunity but you also limit yourself and life is ever changing.

I guess I'm just saying that I need to balance ambition and what I "want" with what's available and practical

Its a weird time to be alive and a weird time to be in yours 20s.

I'm gonna sit here outside and let the sun thaw me out a bit more

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In response to: Feeling anxious about a job interview

AussieRechargerSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 7:31 pm AEST

Re: Feeling anxious about a job interview

Good luck tomorrow @MDT

If people ask where you want to be in 5 years, tell them you don't know, but you hope it meets xyz criteria..

IE, I don't know where I would like to be in 5 years, the industry changes very fast, but i am hoping to be doing something I love that gives me the flexibility to be passionate about learning new things while balancing a healthy lifestyle.

Hope that inspires your inner bullpooper to come out.

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RedHorseSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 7:36 pm AEST

Re: Feeling anxious about a job interview

Good luck with your interview tomorrow @MDT 👍🤞

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 7:39 pm AEST

Re: Feeling anxious about a job interview

Hey @MDT !

All the best for tomorrow! BREATHE!

It's great you have been selected for an interview - that is a huge achievement in itself!

Put it this way, if you get job, it's meant to be. If you don't get the job, it's also meant to be. If they believe you have the skills required for the job, they will take you on. So don't let the IT stuff trouble you. Let the interview panel have that trouble! It's not for you to worry about.

Above all, BE YOURSELF. Show your passion and rock it!

BPDSurvivor

In response to: Feeling anxious about a job interview

ShiningStarSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 7:42 pm AEST

Re: Feeling anxious about a job interview

Hi @MDT

I just wanted to reach out to say congratulations on being invited to attend an interview tomorrow - that in itself is such an amazing achievement!

Please know that I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping that everything goes well

Take kind and gentle care of yourself,

ShiningStar

In response to: Feeling anxious about a job interview

HistoryloverSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 7:56 pm AEST

Re: Feeling anxious about a job interview

A very warm "Welcome back!" @Bunniekins. It's been ages! Hope you're doing alright.

Sending my best wishes.

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MDTSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 9:04 pm AEST

Re: Feeling anxious about a job interview

Oh my I'm inspired by this support.

Thank you all!

@BPDSurvivor @ShiningStar @RedHorse @AussieRecharger

Have configured teams I hope. Had all sorts of issues. Be funny if I can't even access the interview because of technology haha.

Good night all

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ArizonaSenior Contributor22 Sept 2021, 9:58 pm AEST

Re: Feeling anxious about a job interview

You are going to rock this interview @MDT . It's in the bag.

You are so very lucky to be in your 20's. I wish I was. I would kick ass!

Go @MDT :ok_hand:👇👇😊

https://youtu.be/Td8zIQrWAw4

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor23 Sept 2021, 12:39 am AEST

Re: Feeling anxious about a job interview

@Historylover Hey Historylover good to see you soo.Been up and down my friend these past 6 weeks but am getting better. Love to you. peaxx

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BlueBaySenior Contributor23 Sept 2021, 7:47 am AEST

Re: Feeling anxious about a job interview

Good luck my friend @MDT for today's interview. It's great thst you were selected for an interview.
thinking of you xxoo

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MDTSenior Contributor23 Sept 2021, 8:43 am AEST

Re: Feeling anxious about a job interview

Thanks @BlueBay @Arizona
Yeah just about to go for a walk to burn off the nervous energy. Then I'll come home and eat something decent. Then get coffee then can prepare and read and then I can jump into the interview

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