How can I feel less negatively towards my upcoming job interview?

Post date: 2022-08-10 06:06:29

I suppose, before I applied for this position I really didn't realize how bad my self-esteem was with regards to jobs and interviewing. How can I develop a better attitude in the next 48 hours?

I've had such a difficult time preparing for this interview, I've squandered so much time. Because I've squandered so much time, can I even salvage myself before this interview on Thursday?

I've done a little bit of preparation here and there for it over the past few days. This afternoon, I'll be visiting the library in person to get a feel for it.

I thought I was finally *ready* to apply for other jobs after my previous one, but I guess not... I've been surprised at myself for how negative I feel about it all. I just wonder, what on earth DO I have that another candidate wouldn't have? There's truly nothing special about me. I also feel bad when I *do* start to prepare and get my hopes up, immediately I end up thinking "well, you probably won't get it anyway... so why bother?" I guess, even after my previous job, I just feel defeated.

The answers to the questions I asked last night here actually really helped me understand what a question like "why should we hire you" is looking for/how it should be answered. It was like a revelation! I have such a difficult time NOT viewing the interview process as some sort of justification for my value as a person

But, overall, I still feel like I just suck as a candidate. I'm not some superstar librarian. I'm average, at best.

I do have a therapy appointment booked for tomorrow (coincidentally), but what else can I do to feel *good* about this interview?

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