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Combating nervousness at job interviewsJob interviewsMost of us have probably suffered from nervousness at some time in our lives and some more than others but going for an interview can make even the most resilient of us nervous. The job interview is high in the top ten of causing anxiety and stress in most people but there are ways we can help ourselves to combat this: Changing your way of thinking Try to overcome your fears of the interview by putting it into perspective, try to remember that the interviewer is just a normal person like you and the two of you are just going to have a conversation. Always remember that the very worst case scenario would be that you don't get the job, but what's to say it would have been the right job for you anyway. Try not to think that you are the only one that is being interrogated, you are interviewing the person too to see if the job is suitable for you and it's what you want or it would be a place you would like to work in. Ways to calm your nerves One of the quickest ways to help you relax and calm your nerves is by using breathing techniques for relaxation, they can be done anywhere, at anytime and without anyone realising or seeing anything different about you. The technique is simple to learn, breathe in slowly and shallowly through the nostrils, pause a moment then breathe out slowly through the mouth ending with a sign and just all the tension go. There are other relaxation techniques you can learn to do before you leave for the interview such as, yoga and meditation. Most of the time the thoughts of attending the interview and waiting for it can be far worse than the actual interview itself and you will probably leave the interview wondering why you got yourself all worked up in the first place. Preparing for the interview Be prepared to accept rejection because competition for jobs is much stronger these days and only one of you can be successful. Try to visualise yourself as a product and at the interview try and sell that product by showing it in the best light possible, show all the good points and the advantages. Preparing for the interview will also help to combat nerves and leave you more confident. Give yourself a pat on the back Once the interview is over however it went give your self a pat on the back for attending, even if you don't think it went well or that you may not be offered the position at least you got an interview. Try not to go over and over what was said and don't tell yourself off wishing you had said or done something differently, it happened and its over so just let it go. Try not to sit by the phone waiting for the call from them if they call and offer you the job, well done if not then just let it go and try again. Filed under: Job interviews |
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