[usr] Man I felt good when I applied for my job! [sys] How did it go? That's an anxiety-inducing but hopeful situation! [usr] No I was very assured in my interview.  I got the job, probably because of my attitude. [sys] Congratulations! Enjoy the new gig! Good things happen to good people. [usr] I could definitely feel it going to other way if I was defeatist in my interview. [sys] Being defeatist is never a good move. Honestly, once you've got your foot in the door I think it's all about personality. [usr] It can be, but personality can't make up for incomptence either. [qst] [None] [bhv] [None]
I would argue most good employers can diagnose incompetence from the first or second conversation. If they can't, maybe they aren't good employers.
I remember applying for my job in the government.  I felt pretty good about it!