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Kayleigh
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How do I not get nervous for a job interview?
What steps should I take or what tricks are there?
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Go in not only with answers about yourself, but with questions on how the company will benefit you and your career. Also, look into the company prior to bringing up their specific values and don’t forget to send a thank you email when possible!
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Do multiple practice interviews the more time you practice the more comfortable and confident you’ll be going into the actual interview.
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Beyond preparing for the interview the only thing you can do is face it head on. Don’t be afraid of rejection, because every experience is a learning experience.
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Prepare with online resources or people who have experience if it’s possible for you to reach out to them be confident you are the person you present yourself to be.
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The best way to overcome interview jitters… PRACTICE. You want to brag about yourself without coming across obnoxious. Have a list of questions prepared and then ask different people to mock interview you. I also recommend doing one via Zoom or recording yourself answering questions. Be confident about what you’re talking about.. which is YOU and what you bring to the table.
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Be real, and use your personality to your advantage.
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Be yourself remember that an interviewer was once an interviewee!
Roberta A. White, MS HRM, PMP
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Hi Kayleigh, what a fantastic question you've got there! It's absolutely normal to feel nervous, but remember, this is your opportunity to leave a memorable and positive first impression! The key to overcoming those nerves is to practice, practice, practice! 😊
If it's an in-person interview, collaborate with a supportive friend, mentor, teacher, or coach for a confidence boost. There are tons of resources online with lists of typical interview questions, such as:
* Tell me something about yourself.
* How did you hear about this position?
* Why do you want to work here?
* Why did you decide to apply for this position?
* What is your greatest strength?
* What are your strengths and weaknesses?
* What do you know about this company/organization?
Writing out your answers in advance can make a world of difference in your comfort level. Now, if your interview is virtual, the same practice idea applies! A mock interview via Zoom or Facetime with a friend can work wonders.
Familiarize yourself with your resume and be ready to discuss your work-related experiences. Your resume made an impact, so let it showcase your incredible accomplishments! When asked about the skills you'll bring to the position, embrace the chance to discuss why you believe in your own abilities and how you'll add value.
And always, always have one or two questions for your interviewer. While they're assessing your fit for their organization, you're getting a sense of the team, too!
Remember, interviews are your time to shine! 😃 So, walk in (or log on) with confidence and pride in your achievements. You've already taken the first step by securing the interview—celebrate that and believe in yourself! Good luck! 🌟
If it's an in-person interview, collaborate with a supportive friend, mentor, teacher, or coach for a confidence boost. There are tons of resources online with lists of typical interview questions, such as:
* Tell me something about yourself.
* How did you hear about this position?
* Why do you want to work here?
* Why did you decide to apply for this position?
* What is your greatest strength?
* What are your strengths and weaknesses?
* What do you know about this company/organization?
Writing out your answers in advance can make a world of difference in your comfort level. Now, if your interview is virtual, the same practice idea applies! A mock interview via Zoom or Facetime with a friend can work wonders.
Familiarize yourself with your resume and be ready to discuss your work-related experiences. Your resume made an impact, so let it showcase your incredible accomplishments! When asked about the skills you'll bring to the position, embrace the chance to discuss why you believe in your own abilities and how you'll add value.
And always, always have one or two questions for your interviewer. While they're assessing your fit for their organization, you're getting a sense of the team, too!
Remember, interviews are your time to shine! 😃 So, walk in (or log on) with confidence and pride in your achievements. You've already taken the first step by securing the interview—celebrate that and believe in yourself! Good luck! 🌟
Colby Johnson
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Hi Kayleigh,
Job interviews can definitely be intimidating, but here are some of the strategies that I've used to not get as nervous.
1. The people interviewing you are not trying to intimidate you or make you nervous. They're just there to have a conversation and figure out if you are a good fit for the position.
2. Don't just think of it as THEM interviewing YOU, think of it as YOU interviewing THEM. You want to figure out if this position is a good fit for you and what you want to do. Ask them questions about the company, what their position is, how long they have worked there, etc. It helps take the pressure off of you, and helps make it more of a back and forth conversation
3. Before the interview, take a few minutes to yourself. Whether this is in your car, or outside of the business, or at home if it's a virtual interview, put your phone away and focus on your breathing. Take slow, deep breaths and calm your mind down before walking into the interview. I like to give myself a pep talk at this moment and say things like "you can do this, you got this, you're ready for this, let's go kick some butt"
4. Think of every interview as practice! Even if you don't get the job, you just added one more interview to your collection of experience. As you do more and more interviews you will learn from your past experiences. Practice will make you feel more comfortable for future interviews. You'll think to yourself "I've done this so many times now I'm basically an interview pro".
Good luck with your next interview!! You got this!
Job interviews can definitely be intimidating, but here are some of the strategies that I've used to not get as nervous.
1. The people interviewing you are not trying to intimidate you or make you nervous. They're just there to have a conversation and figure out if you are a good fit for the position.
2. Don't just think of it as THEM interviewing YOU, think of it as YOU interviewing THEM. You want to figure out if this position is a good fit for you and what you want to do. Ask them questions about the company, what their position is, how long they have worked there, etc. It helps take the pressure off of you, and helps make it more of a back and forth conversation
3. Before the interview, take a few minutes to yourself. Whether this is in your car, or outside of the business, or at home if it's a virtual interview, put your phone away and focus on your breathing. Take slow, deep breaths and calm your mind down before walking into the interview. I like to give myself a pep talk at this moment and say things like "you can do this, you got this, you're ready for this, let's go kick some butt"
4. Think of every interview as practice! Even if you don't get the job, you just added one more interview to your collection of experience. As you do more and more interviews you will learn from your past experiences. Practice will make you feel more comfortable for future interviews. You'll think to yourself "I've done this so many times now I'm basically an interview pro".
Good luck with your next interview!! You got this!
JOHN German
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Hello:
Positive self-talk: "I can do this interview", "I am good enough for the job", "I have the skills for the duties", etc. Reframing your brain to grasp the positive sides you have, that you can do the job, whether hired or not, and the helpful steps you can present to the organization could guide that nervousness to repudiate.
Understand for each interview, that, that individual was once in your shoes. Interviewing for a position, even the one that person has now. Also, that it's just another human sitting across from you. Has emotions, likes, dislikes, good days/bad days, etc.
Once you take the perspective that the situation has no scariness afoot, these scenarios can become something you less fear and something you may think as a positive; to find that job and/or use as a practice scenario to find what you liked/could work on in your presentation of yourself.
And outside of all the above - you can handle those interviews, just like you can handle the positional requirements of those positions.
Gratitude within your roads.
God Bless,
John German
Positive self-talk: "I can do this interview", "I am good enough for the job", "I have the skills for the duties", etc. Reframing your brain to grasp the positive sides you have, that you can do the job, whether hired or not, and the helpful steps you can present to the organization could guide that nervousness to repudiate.
Understand for each interview, that, that individual was once in your shoes. Interviewing for a position, even the one that person has now. Also, that it's just another human sitting across from you. Has emotions, likes, dislikes, good days/bad days, etc.
Once you take the perspective that the situation has no scariness afoot, these scenarios can become something you less fear and something you may think as a positive; to find that job and/or use as a practice scenario to find what you liked/could work on in your presentation of yourself.
And outside of all the above - you can handle those interviews, just like you can handle the positional requirements of those positions.
Gratitude within your roads.
God Bless,
John German
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Keep in mind that the interview goes both ways. As much as they are seeing if you were the right candidate you are seeing if they are the right employer.
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Three important things: practice, composure ,and just be yourself! As much as they're interviewing you, you are also interviewing them to see if the company is a place you could love.
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Don’t stress, prepare an introduction for yourself and let your accomplishments guide your interview
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Go into it with a few key stories, that you can easily call to mind to demonstrate your best qualities. Also, have two questions to ask them at the end of the interview. My go-to question is "What advice would you give your younger self if you could go back and talk to him or her, at this point in your career?" Now remember to practice and just try to be yourself.