I have a second interview for an administrator position for a senior care facility.

I have a second interview for an administrator position for a senior care facility. I had applied for a different, lesser paid job originally, but they felt I'd be a good candidate apparently for the other position. I've always done well in interviews, but I'm concerned that my confidence may have come across more competent for the role of the administrator. I'm concerned this is "impostor syndrome" and questioning if I'm really qualified to do this job. I am fairly excited, as it's a better job than what I first applied for, but now worried that I can actually handle the role. Any advice?

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  1. Barb Hansen

    When you start to doubt yourself, remind yourself that the people who know this role better than you do decided that you were a good candidate for the job.

  2. SPQ

    Be yourself and know that you've got this because you excel at interviews. Always have, and probably will continue to.

    Nevermind what they think. Have a little faith, you're the one that has built your *own* success every step of the way.

    So, don't sweat it. Trust yourself and the process. The less advanced position will always be there, available and waiting for you.

  3. Alexis Gladstone

    They obviously saw something in you that makes them believe you can do the job. Now you just need to believe it yourself.

    Be sure to ask questions that will help you build your comfort level and confidence that you ARE right for the position. Good luck!

  4. Anonymous

    Yes, here is the best advice when considering this. In the next conversation come with a note pad. Ask the hiring manager to detail out their expectations of the first 30-60-90 days. Ask who you will be going to if you don't know how to do something, and who (title)you will go to to get direction or will you be expected to self direct especially in areas where your skills may be still not fully formed. Share how you best get feedback and also how you like to communicate. Email, phone, text, chat, etc. Then you will be set up for success!

  5. Anonymous

    Ask for the job description for the position and see if you can find training online (for free) to learn whichever portion of the job you feel less qualified for. This will also be useful if you have an opportunity to talk with them again about the job. Do not allow yourself to be low-balled with salary. Do some industry research to make sure your salary if appropriate. They may have offered you the position to save the company money.

  6. Anonymous

    I got the job I had (just retired) for the past 12 years knowing basically nothing. I faked it til I made it :). I READ and READ everything from others with similar positions. I ended up creating a huge program for our department that was very successful and last year I was awarded an employee excellence award. You CAN do it!

  7. Tami Cannizzaro

    It's not about knowing exactly what to do; it's about having the skills necessary to figure it out. I'd be flattered that they thought so highly of me to consider me for this role! And...for what it's worth...I've had these same feelings with every job I've taken or every promotion I've earned. In a couple cases, I honestly had no clue what I would actually be doing at my new job. But that didn't matter; they hired me and in my mind I would figure it out as I went along. That's exactly what happened. If you are hired, you'll figure it out too. Best of luck!

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