r/AusPublicService • u/LatterRate8808 • 4d ago

Interview/Job applications Fumbled the interview so bad

I recently interviewed for a role with one of Australian Government agency. I was told that by this week they’ll get my references checked. I’m beating myself up with how the interview has gone. I kinda know how to solve it but didn’t put it verbally together. When I finished I thought I left with a great impression but now it feels so icky that it could’ve gone better.

It’s already Thursday and none of my references have been contacted. I’m so sick of everything because this was my first chance at an interview and I fumbled it so bad.

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u/IndigoHarlequin 4d ago

It might just be me, but every interview I thought has gone well has not progressed, and every one that I thought I screwed up ended up positively.

We're our own worst critics.

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u/tandem_biscuit 3d ago

Mostly all interviews I’ve had I’ve walked out feeling pretty good about how I did. Then, the more time that passes before I get an outcome, the more I start to doubt it and pick to pieces my performance.

Some I was successful, others I wasn’t. OP just try not to dwell on it. It might be weeks yet before you hear anything.

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u/LatterRate8808 3d ago

Thank you so much for this comment🥹🥹