We\u2019ve all been there \u2013 the dreaded interview. <\/b>If you\u2019re anything like me, you get in your head about over-preparation and making sure that everything is as perfect as can be before an interview. We lose sleep the night before and spend all morning pouring over our note cards of sample questions with their perfectly configured answers. We eat an equal carbohydrate and protein-rich breakfast to increase our brain power and stave off hunger. We even get to the interview 20 minutes early, which is the magic number according to the internet.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ve done everything right up to this point.<\/b> You\u2019ve prepared as best as possible, but you can\u2019t help to still feel extremely nervous. You\u2019re in the hot seat, your hands are sweaty, your voice is shaky, and your mouth is dry. How do you present yourself when you\u2019re asked tough questions? Is it poised, confident, and professional? Or timid, uneasy, and anxious?<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s be honest, most times your interview will not go perfectly.<\/b> There will be hiccups throughout the interview process where we are challenged to take a few deep breaths and just go with the flow. You brought your A game, but you\u2019re not a fortune teller. There\u2019s no way to know exactly what\u2019s going to happen in the interview. At this point you might be tempted to ditch your appointment, but there are methods to remaining calm and collective.<\/p>\n
Remember that your interviewer is your biggest cheerleader. They\u2019re rooting for you to do well in the interview!<\/b> If you\u2019re visibly nervous, they will understand why. There is a lot at stake for you. Getting a job will impact your self-worth and general happiness, allows you to pay your bills, save money, have health insurance, and do something every day that you look forward to doing. Relax and know that you are supported by your interviewer.<\/p>\n
Feel confident in your knowledge of the job description and the company you\u2019re interviewing with.<\/b> Yes, you could have spent 3 hours the night before studying everything there is to know about the job, but do you have confidence in your knowledge? Are you mentally prepared for what the interviewer may throw at you? Give yourself multiple scenarios where additional questions might be asked, and have an answer for the ready.<\/p>\n
Think of the interview as a conversation.<\/b> Imagine your interview as a conversation between two people who are trying to get to know one another. This will allow more of a fluid dialogue, making it easier to get your answers across. By thinking of this as a friendly exchange, you\u2019re also able to be yourself. You\u2019ll be seen as relaxed, confident and authentic. A good tip: Remember to ask questions \u2013 and be genuinely interested in the reply. By listening to their responses, you\u2019re making them feel special and showing that you also value their opinion.<\/p>\n
Lastly, focus on your strengths and purpose.<\/b> Anxiety makes the best of us feel like we\u2019re unqualified. Take comfort in the fact that you\u2019ve been offered an interview. You wouldn\u2019t be interviewing for the organization if they didn\u2019t think you could do the job, so find courage in that! Remember what you\u2019re capable of and put it into action. And if you don\u2019t get the job, it\u2019s okay! Think of it in terms of statistics: the more interviews you do, the more successes you\u2019ll have under your belt \u2014 and the less likely failure will seem. Good luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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