Let’s First Address the Elephant in the Room
Interview anxiety, fear of Interviews, and turning into a nervous wreck, as a result, get the best of all, however, qualified they are for the job. Because the entire situation setting calls for that. Think of it, you will be appearing in front of a stranger who will be the creator or destroyer of your career. This person in the position of authority will judge every aspect of your being – from your appearance to how you shake hands, sit, what you say, how you say it, sell yourself, ask questions, breathe…
How can this not trigger your nerves and stress hormones? The stakes are made to appear so high. This is like a game where you are playing but you are not given a remote control, yet you can win or lose.
Many interviewees while giving interviews have felt trapped inside a room, feeling nauseated, unsure, and unclear of what hit them next. Feeling like this has caused them to blank out, blurt random thoughts, blabber, fidget and sweat non-stop.
This is bad.
Because this means the interviewer will now remember these signs rather than your qualifications and strengths.
Well, let’s get to know how you can gain control of any trigger to enjoy the process of interviews. Yes, it is possible to change how you feel about job interviews.
If you keep calm, prepare well, and focus on the goal then you can learn through the experience a lot. In the end, it’s not about whether you get the job or not but bettering yourself through each experience. And when the right job comes, it will all fit.
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.