Here’s an ah-ha after 40.
I’ve realized that I can avoid feeling like an imposter in any job, by being truthful (well, brutally honest) about my desires and skills.
In sales, it’s common to magnify the truth. Even if I do not have exact experience, I let my false confidence assure HR that I am very capable of handling this or that.
And now, I pretty much want to say no-thanks if I feel it’s not a good fit. That tiny bit of uncertainty and lack of self-trust that makes me feel like I’m an imposter is gone.
Hint: Still try to sound enthusiastic and sell yourself anyway during the interview, even knowing that it might not be the job for you and you aren’t going to take it.
Remember, you are still networking!
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