I am struggling to apply for jobs. I am a skilled developer but my lack of formal education and impressive CV is causing self esteem issues. I am only applying to a few jobs and always feel defeated after interviews.

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Anonymous Practitioner · Accepted Answer

Most of the people you come into contact with are playing a role (often unknowingly), will never meet you, never know you and forget about you as they do about almost everything. What you feel is rooted in self-judgement and exposure to environments where you would be seen as insufficient.

“I am struggling to apply for jobs. I am a skilled developer but my lack of formal education and impressive CV is causing self esteem issues. I am only applying to a few jobs and always feel defeated after interviews.”