Well I had the inevitable bad nights sleep last night, worrying about a job interview I have today. I haven’t had an interview for something like 5 years, instead I have survived as a freelance instructor. However after years of applying I have finally got an interview for a job I would really enjoy. My interview is at 2.15 this afternoon, so keep your fingers crossed for me.
I get very nervous at interviews, it is hard to know what people want to hear, so I concentrate on being myself. However i already have the sinking feeling in my stomach and the jitters from the adrenaline pumping, just like the nerves before a hard ascent. You think that as a climber you get used to it, and as a Masters Student in sport psychology I’d have developed strategies for coping under psychological pressure. However I find these alien situation like interviews or approaching a girl you fancy for the first time totally different from climbing. I am much more at home with standing below somewhere like the Rainbow Slab ready to commit to a bold route than I am in any of the above situations.
So pray for me, keep your fingers crossed, send me your mojo telepathically, basically do anything to send me positive vibes. I will let you know the verdict as soon as I can. Celebration or condolense drinks will have to wait until after the marathon on Saturday, as I don’t find out until friday.