It took getting back into footy to realise I'm kidding myself - I think I know what I really love doing," he told Channel Seven.
"It feels like it's what I should be doing.
"For that to be a coaching role at Essendon, obviously I have to show them that I have the energy, the hunger and the ability to fulfil what they're looking for."
It is understood Essendon's coaching sub-committee will meet with Worsfold by the end of the week.
"I've been given a brief on what I'm expected to present, as the other (candidates) will," he said.
"They don't really know me yet.
"They might know of me, but they really need to hear from me what I'm all about.
Sounds like a process to me.