Anxiety is a powerful emotion and can be leveraged into massive creativity. Think of your emotions as a means of your subconscious telling you something import

Anxiety is a powerful emotion and can be leveraged into massive creativity. Think of your emotions as a means of your subconscious telling you something important and the message is, in your case: You are underprepared. So instead of succumbing to the dark-side of anxiety, heed the call and rise to the challenge. Since you’re a programmer, start building projects that demonstrate your skills, and even better, building them up. Challenge your self to build a small project every weekend and post it on a portfolio website despite any fears of judgement. In a years time you will have 52 unquestionable examples of your competence that not only will attract the attention of your employers, but future employers as well. Plus, and most importantly, your portfolio will give you the confidence you’re looking for and your subconscious will thank you.