During the Interview
Even if you are thoroughly prepped up, it is common to feel nervous during an interview. Here are the tactics you can leverage during an interview to gain more control of the situation
1. Relax and Just Breathe
Breathing is an effective confidence-boosting technique and so is visualization. Channel your energy towards the goals that you wish to fulfill and why this job can be a step closer to that. Take a few deep breaths before entering the room and in between when you are not speaking.
2. Take Your Time, There is no Rush
Knowing all the answers to every question asked is not important but what is essential is to be able to handle every question thrown at you. It’s okay to pause before answering to be able to collect your thoughts. You can always take notes to condense brief sentences.
In case the answer doesn’t come to you, you can always ask the interviewer a follow-up question to understand better or tell them that you will get back to them with an answer later on. This shows your accountability and ability to own up. This also becomes a talking point for you after the interview.
3. Remember You’re Interviewing Them Too
It’s a two-way interview and you must ask questions too based on your research about the company. While the interviewer is examining whether you are the right fit for their company or not, you are also examining the same about the company.
You must understand and be confident in the kind of work culture and growth prospects your interviewing company is providing to you.
Fear of Interviews is a Real Thing – How To Overcome It?
If you get butterflies in your stomach, trembling hands, and wobbly knees each time you have to appear for a job interview, then let us tell you that it is common and you are not alone. Fear of interviews is a real thing but you can not let it take over you and put a full stop to your career prospects, right? So allow us to share how to overcome it.