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Most companies fail to compensate for confidence bias at the interview stage, which is what I'm guessing has bitten you here. It's not a problem which is going
by richmarr 11y ago
Most companies fail to compensate for confidence bias at the interview stage, which is what I'm guessing has bitten you here. It's not a problem which is going to go away soon, sadly.
The way I see it you've got two options:
Firstly you could try to work around the problem: Find companies with enlightened hiring practices. Find second-rate companies who aren't so fussy. Start your own thing. Or get your Github/OSS profile up to the point where work comes to you.
Secondly you could address the problem, which (assuming I've understood correctly) is confidence under pressure. You could talk to a professional therapist or coach. You could try rejection therapy. You could book yourself some technical speaking engagements. Maybe taking up an adrenaline sport might help?
Just some thoughts. I'm not a professional therapist/coach. I don't know you, etc. etc.
- NhanH 11y agoThank you. It isn't strictly confidence under pressure, I'm just having a general existential confidence issue right now. And unfortunately I don't see it changing in the short term. Partly also the reason why I don't want to continue doing more interviews.
- richmarr 11y agoNot sure what your physical exercise options are like but I believe there's evidence to suggest that things like sport can improve confidence. If it's an option you should seriously consider it. Otherwise (and I have no idea what's available) you might get some benefit from talking to the medical profession. I don't usually like pharmaceutical solutions, but this sounds like it's badly affecting your quility of life. You need to address this otherwise you're increasing your exposure to depression, etc.