I'm worried I look incompetent at work, what can I do?

Find out why u feel that way about yourself. There could be a deeper reason for you to feel such a way about urself.

Looking incompetent is different from being one so where looking is more about how your work is perceived vis-a-vis being is more about your performance. If it has something to do with your performance at work then you need to understand why is it so but if it is more about perception then, you might want to look into how do you communicate about your work or let's say showcase your work.

Just be yourself and relax. Be confident. If you work there it means that you are competent in your field

It would be good to start with what makes you feel this way. Identifying your past track record could help you to realize that you are not incompetent at your job, maybe just not so assured. Or you could recognize areas where you could work to improve.

It can be because of low self-esteem, or the pressure to please people around you. Be proud of what you do and let yourself shine.

I do! But i have learned to forge my negative feelings to positive ones. So when i am feeling incompetent, i would think of ways to boost my self esteem. I am more focused now in making myself stronger than self pity. I don't want others to see me as a crybaby anymore. I believe that when we think of something it is more likely to happen. So when i think i can do something or i can be productive at work, I CAN! Maybe we cannot be the best for everyone, but we can be the best for ourselves. If we do not start loving and believing in ourselves, we will get nowhere.

Imposter syndrome is so common! People at every level of accomplishment in their careers suffer from the feeling that they just aren't good enough and that at any moment others will expose them as incompetent and a fraud. What can you do? It can help to catch yourself when you are having these thoughts and just acknowledge that you have lots of skills and talents and you deserve to be there. It can also help to find a mentor who can guide you as you set clear goals that include how you'd like to learn an grow in your career. Gaining skills and experience will help you feel more confident about your contribution at work. Finally, there will be times where you will make mistakes -- we all do! Let go of perfectionism, acknowledge your misstep, fix it if you can, and then move on.

Wow, that sounds uncomfortable; but, what really made you notice something that acknowledged incompetence at work? Is this a recent finding? What should you do if some one confronts you about the fact that you seem uncomfortable; because sometimes the fear we feel is only within us. We need to remember that we are all human and as time goes on, we grow older an take on new life challenges. Do you think about writing down a list of decent scenarios that can provide you some mental cushioning that (will/would) really help keep you motivated in a positive manner without setting off self consciences thinking?

before rushing into a new job and hoping that it’s better, have the courage to face your own insecurities right where you are. In the very job that’s bringing on all these self-doubts. If you can overcome your insecurities where you are, then you will be better able to handle a new job, should you still want it. Whatever it is. Wherever it is. You have nothing to lose and much to gain. But if you just move on without tackling your fears where you are (even if you fail), you’ll only come up against them again in the next job. And this time your feelings of inadequacy may even be stronger because you let them grow by giving in to them.

Things will not be easy at first. I'm sure you are tough and will be able to get through it. The more you get used to it, it becomes second nature! People will notice effort and improvement. Fight on! Work is only a part of our life, there are other things to work towards and keep yourself occupied after hours, remember that work life balance is important too. As well as self love. Love yourself, be confident and be kind! There's nothing better then that, you'll soon be looking forward to the coming days, it wont be easy, but effort is all you need.