Apply for Those Jobs You Think Are Underqualified for
I got a job I didn’t think I could do —
I’ve always hated job interviews, having to ‘sell yourself’ during that dreaded ‘tell us about yourself’ question is an introvert’s nightmare.
Even now with a postgraduate qualification and plenty of freelance experience I struggle to put myself forward for roles even if I have all the necessary qualifications. Research shows women especially are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t have all the criteria so I’m not alone with this.
Self-doubt is one of the biggest issues in life that will hold you back from opportunities.
Recently I’ve been trying to break free of negative thought processes. I’m writing more because why shouldn’t what I have to say matter? I’m working towards my dream job because I deserve to do what I love as much as anyone else and I’m accepting opportunities rather than self-rejecting and assuming the worst possible outcome.
One example I have is I kept seeing a freelance editing job being advertised. I recently completed my Editing and Proofreading diploma and have freelance experience in this area. The role was in a very specific specialism and involved learning new software and using some coding skills. Whilst I had most of the experience there would also be…
