Non-programming related question, just wanna know your opinion on career wise

Question

Have you ever offered a job, but you are not confident to accept it? what will you do to overcome this? I got an offer as a SE after go thru the interview. But i'm quite afraid to accept it as my experience is not that much, and the niche is quite critical (banking and financial). I know the decision is on myself, but just wanna some opinion from you guys :)

Should i accept it, or i should start my career with a startup company? Im a freshie btw

Answer 1

Accept it, and think about the consequences later. Why? Well, what's the worst that could happen? They let you go because they don't think you have the skills? Not that big a deal, so long as nothing serious is put on your record.

More likely than that, you'll do great, and wind up in a nice position with your company. Not only that, but any time you spend there is a valuable experience. So, what are you waiting for, the fact that they offered you the position is motivation enough!

Answer 2

If you manage to get past the interview, that should mean that your skills were thoroughly evaluated by a more experienced SE and has been deemed to fit the role you were interviewing for. No company would offer you a slot if they do not foresee the value you can bring to the table. At this point, doubting your own abilities is somewhat equivalent to doubting the abilities of the interviewers. ;>

Answer 3

It is a good concern you have, shows that you have a sense of responsibility. But I think you have no need to worry, no company will hand a critical task knowing you just got started, they should have calculated the risk for such thing.

Maybe later, as you have grown, you might have a critical task assigned, but that's not until the company sees that you're surely up for it.

Go for it! 👍

Answer 4

Azfar Hafiz Ahmad

See motivational videos on a fresher SE. You should accept this offer. Just be positive and think positive. Btw you no need to afraid. Whenever you stuck in your job just talk with your seniors. They might help you or you can also take help from online resources.

Answer 5

Accept the offer man! You will learn alot. You might fail but you will learn and most immportantly gain experiance. No one learns their craft wothout failure

Answer 6

Imposter syndrome; almost everyone gets it at first no matter the career field.

It usually fades in a few weeks as you learn the company's culture and procedures. If you're really concerned, discuss a 30/60/90 day goal tracker with your manager; you can both see your growth and progress along an agreed upon track with your supervisor.

Accept the job, take the experience for your resume, communicate often with your team at work, remember that you got this 👍

Answer 7

I was offered a job making 4x what I had made at my next highest paying job in my entire work history with, a title that I didn't think I was qualified for. I had that job for 6 years. It turns out, titles don't mean much and if the employer wants you for the job, you'll probably be ok. I had to learn an incredible amount, on the job, in a very short amount of time but, I don't think I would have had the opertunaty or motivation otherwise.

Answer 8

You should accept it and make sure you do your best!! What you are feeling right now is called imposter syndrome and we all face it, everybody does!!!!!! So accept it and work really hard
Funny enough im sure you would do well!!!
If you passed the interview then you are obviously what the interviewer is looking for!

Answer 9

You will eventaully face the same challenge no matter you choose startup or the offer one, it only matter of time. Don’t worry or look back. Hope you reach whatever you choose and want.

Answer 10

Just accept it dude.
You will be just kicked off if you will not be able to do work properly.
Do not overthinking.

Answer 11

Azfar Hafiz Ahmad you better check the salary you're been offered and also the benefits that the company provides you and also the role you gonna work on,
it's easy to get a job offer. but it's hard to get a good job.