Comments on: Coward to Confident: How to Conquer Imposter Syndrome as an Intern

By: Erin Slater

Erin Slater — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 03:02:38 +0000

This post is exactly what I needed to hear as a current intern! It is extremely hard to move from a classroom setting into a professional workplace, without feeling your confidence waver. The first bullet point – recognize that you belong here – is a really great thing to remember when doubting yourself. We went through the hiring process and were chosen for a reason!

By: Kerri Dunn

Kerri Dunn — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 03:01:55 +0000

I love this! I feel like imposter syndrome is something that a lot of people struggle with when entering their first job or internship. These three tips keep it simple and can help people realize that they shouldn’t blame themselves for feeling this way. The first tip of remembering that you belong there is such a great reminder! It’s so important to talk about feelings like this, so that people understand that they aren’t going through it alone!

By: Matthew R McCabe

Matthew R McCabe — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:12:59 +0000

I love your passionate storytelling and the introduction to your advice. Connecting the feeling of imposter syndrome to emotions and events we all can relate to makes it feel very personal, and therefore very helpful. It can be difficult to feel like you don’t belong somewhere, especially if you feel unprepared or unqualified for a position you’ve never been in before. The beauty of it is, that’s WHY you’re there. The only way to learn is to experience, and as an intern, that’s what you’re there to do. I think your advice of turning that fear into a different perspective, while not easy, is great. You don’t need to try and change what’s happening, just look at the narrative differently. 🙂

By: Margaret P Davis

Margaret P Davis — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:54:39 +0000

I couldn’t agree more with everything that you had to say. It is so valuable to listen to confidence instead of letting imposter syndrome thoughts win. I love that you reminded everyone to practice self-compassion. At the end of the day, you always have yourself, which is why it is so important to be kind to yourself. What a beautifully written piece of advice. Best of luck in your future endeavors!