You say you're feeling nervous about interviewing? Guess
what - so is everybody else. It is very common to be
nervous before the interview. It's also OK to be nervous.
Being anxious can raise your energy level and that's a good
thing.
Here are some other tips that will raise your energy and
your confidence.
Demeanor, and Attitude can mean a great deal in the
interview.
The interview begins when the interviewer first sets eyes
on you. Whether you are sitting or standing make sure that
your posture portrays self-confidence. The interviewer
extends a hand to shake and this is the first connection
made. Make sure you give a firm, not bone-crushing
handshake. This applies to shaking hands with men and
women. While you are shaking the hand, check out the eye
color of the person you are connecting with. Eye contact is
especially important to show confidence.
Preparation will make a huge difference in your confidence.
The act of writing out your answers to difficult questions,
particularly if you have a "glitch" in your resume or
background, is important to sounding prepared.
Read through the job description/posting -- one, two, three
times -- and then read between the lines. What are they
looking for? While you're at it, check out their website
and do research on the company. Read their mission
statement. If it "reeks" of team building jargon, make sure
you are prepared to talk about your past experiences
working with teams.
Practice makes perfect.
If you rehearse your answers you will feel more confident.
Use a tape recorder, watch yourself in front of a mirror,
or get a friend to practice with you. Practice, practice,
practice -- it will make a difference.
Enthusiasm could be the tie-breaker between you and someone
else getting the job.
If there are two or more people interviewing for the same
job, the one that shows passion and interest in the job
could be the one chosen. This is a quality that you will
have to feel and not fake. If it isn't there, it will be
difficult to pretend it is. Make sure you are interviewing
for jobs that are of genuine interest to you and not just
somewhere to get a paycheck. You will be happier in the
long run and a better performer as well.
Be Yourself
One of the factors in choosing the right person is finding
out whether you are going to fit in. If you believe in
yourself it will be easier for you to be yourself in the
interview. Basically, would these people interviewing you
want to work side-by-side with you day after day? And,
would you want to work side-by-side with them? Remember,
this is a two-way process. You are looking at them at the
same time that they are checking you out. Turn up your
intuitive powers. Listen carefully and read between the
lines. Is this the right place for you?
It's OK not to get a job offer.
You won't get a job offer after every interview. It's a
tough job market with lots of competition. Go to the
interview and give your best performance. Once you've done
that it is out of your control. Sometimes there are factors
that have nothing to do with you, but will prevent you from
getting that job offer. That's OK -- your turn will come
eventually.
Searching for a job is not easy. You may find your emotions
rising and falling like a roller coaster. It's important
that you keep your morale up during this period of job
search. Don't give up. Giving up is defeat and you're not a
quitter!
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Carole Martin is America's #1 Interview Coach. Celebrated
author, trainer, and mentor, Carole can give you
interviewing tips like no one else can. Her workbook,
"Interview Fitness Training" has sold thousands of copies
world-wide. Sign Up to Receive Free Weekly Interview Tips
at http://www.interviewcoach.com
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