feeling worthless

[3Dwaffle]

Today is one of these days when I feel worthless. I had a job interview two hours ago, and I know I screwed up. When an interviewer asked me why he should hire me I was speechless then said something stupid. I feel I don’t have anything to offer anyone. How do you usually overcome these feelings?

[jacklopez]

The last and only interview I've ever had went poorly too. You might've said something "stupid" but I literally said nothing at all. I completely froze up. But just reading your post has oddly got me interested in trying again. Don't give up, you'll get something eventually.

[3Dwaffle in reply to jacklopez]

Well, at least my post motivate someone to consider applying for a job. 😄

[Hidden]

I know how your feeling. Your not worthless. You have good qualities, but sometimes we forget about them because they are buried under all of the negativity in life. Feel better.

[Hidden]

You can prepare next time by listing your positive attributes. Knowing what you can bring to a company and practicing how to relay this can help u next time.

[3Dwaffle in reply to Hidden]

I would say it’s related to my low self-esteem.

[kenster1]

I went to an interview and the two ladies had a laugh with each other after being confused about a certain place I also half laughed to help calm my nerves and one of them turned around and asked what do you find funny.that was it for me for a long time.then I got really lost on my next interview and turned up 40 minutes late I was really out of breathe and sweating taking a panic attack and the guy said to me its not an interigation your in hurry up.now I was never prepared for either so you can never really tell what will be asked.just prepare the best you can even do a mock interview with a friend.

[3Dwaffle in reply to kenster1]

I think you are right and wrong at the same time because you can prepare for sort of questions like “Whats your greatest strength.”etc but then sometimes they ask very unusual questions you aren’t able to prepare for at home. I would say I just don’t know how to “sell myself” during an interview. 🙁

[UB4me]

It’s a big deal that you put yourself out there to apply for a job and went through with the interview! That took a lot of courage and just showing up goes a long way in the world we live in. Be encouraged! So many times, I second-guess myself and get discouraged. Try to remind yourself that every experience is an opportunity to grow. Most likely, it wasn't as bad as you think.

[3Dwaffle in reply to UB4me]

You are more supportive than my actual friends&family 😄 TU 🙏

[UB4me in reply to 3Dwaffle]

Well, we all have times in our lives where we struggle to recognize our worth. You are a masterpiece and you definitely have something to offer our world. You were created with a purpose. I will pray that God will begin to reveal that purpose to you!

[gogogirl]

If you do not get the job, how about going to a career center-( USA) - they might have workshops for people who are seeking jobs.

[YellowTurtle]

I always overanalyze everything I say and what people could have thought about what I said. It's an easy game to spiral down. You're not alone. I could never say enough good things about myself to convince someone to hire me. It's like I sabotage everything by convincing myself I'm not good enough and then that doesn't allow me to succeed.