I remember applying for my job in the government.  I felt pretty good about it!
Man I felt good when I applied for my job!
user
How did it go? That's an anxiety-inducing but hopeful situation!
assistant
No I was very assured in my interview.  I got the job, probably because of my attitude.
user
Congratulations! Enjoy the new gig! Good things happen to good people.
assistant
I could definitely feel it going to other way if I was defeatist in my interview.
user
Being defeatist is never a good move. Honestly, once you've got your foot in the door I think it's all about personality. 
assistant
It can be, but personality can't make up for incomptence either.
user
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.
assistant