• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Jobs2Careers

  • Home
  • Find Jobs
    • Fight The Robots
    • Quitting Jobs
    • Remote Work Tips
    • Rideshare Driver Advice
    • Side Hustle Ideas
    • Unemployment
    • Using Social Media
  • Resumes
  • Interviews
    • Interview Questions
  • Salaries
  • Workplace
    • Work Life Balance
    • Workplace Stress
  • Careers
Home / Career Advice
imposter syndrome

Cally Martin / January 26, 2018

Faking it: Nobody Knows What The Hell Is Going On

Have you ever sidled up to a Pac-Man game and seen the demo playing and started moving the joystick, and the little guys continue to eat up the ghosts and you keep moving the stick like you’re helping? Yeah, that’s kind of like life.

pacman

Starting a new job, or taking on new responsibilities, can be intimidating—particularly if you’re a high achiever. Being able to fake self-confidence is all anyone really needs to get past “imposter syndrome.” Even if you are unsure of what is going on, or you think it’s over your head, it probably isn’t. Learning new skills takes time. Now is the time to fake it.

Here are three things you can memorize (bookmark, refer back to frequently) to help you fight imposter syndrome:

1.  You are your biggest critic. Remind yourself, daily if you need it, that you can do this!

you can do it hand

2.  Recognize your worth. Know that you were put in this position because someone else thought you could do it. Be confident in your skills and knowledge.

self high five

3.  You are not alone. Take a look around. At some point during their careers, the people around you have “faked it” at one time or another. In fact, they might be faking it right now.
fake it

The bottom line: You’re not inadequate. You’re not a fraud. Once you’re comfortable enough owning your successes as you are your mistakes, it won’t be so bad. Take solace in knowing your boss or CEO has had to learn something new too, and they weren’t perfect the first time around.

Filed Under: Career Advice

Cally Martin

Callan is a social media loving, blog writing, event planning freelancer who believes in the power of the oxford comma. Originally from America’s high-five (Michigan), she’s been in Austin since 2015 and doesn’t plan on moving anytime soon. When not attached to WiFi, she can be found running around the lake or drinking mimosas at brunch.

Primary Sidebar

Find Jobs

Recent Posts

  • How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome, Part 2
  • Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Why It’s Okay to Feel Like You Don’t Belong
  • How to Find a Dream Job You’ll Love
  • What’s the Difference Between a Furlough and a Layoff?
  • Navigating Unemployment Benefits for Laid-Off Employees

Categories

  • Career Advice
  • Fight The Robots
  • Interview Questions
  • Interview Tips
  • Job Motivation
  • Job Search Tips
  • Quitting Jobs
  • Remote Work Tips
  • Resume Tips
  • Rideshare Driver Advice
  • Salary Negotiation Tips
  • Side Hustle Ideas
  • Social Media Job Search
  • Trends
  • Unemployment
  • Work Life Balance
  • Workplace Issues
  • Workplace Stress

Contributors

Find out more about how to become a Jobs2Careers Advice contributor.

© 2023 Jobs2Careers. All rights reserved. Privacy and Terms.
Do Not Sell My Personal Information

  • Careers
  • Employers
  • Publishers
  • Contact