I am confident in my ability to do my job, however, interviews make me extremely nervous.?

Question

I know I am good at what I do, but from the time I set an interview up, till the end of the actual interview, I am a complete bag of nerves. This is a serious problem for me, because, although I know I am more than capable and completey dedicated to what I do, it really doesn't reflect during the interview. I wish I could just have 2 weeks to show what I'm capable of and then let companies make their decision.
Any advice on how to handle these situations?
Thanks

Answer 1

Almost all of us feel interview nerves – especially if we have not been interviewed for quite a while. On the one hand, the adrenaline can work in your favour by helping you think faster on your feet. On the other, you can become tongue-tied, forget to talk about some of your most important achievements and talk about things you did not really mean to mention.

First tip: remember interviewers are often nervous too!

Dealing with nerves

If you get seriously nervous, then arrive in plenty of time. Find somewhere quiet and do some breathing exercises. In the interview, take your time and do not rush to answer a question. Just pause, let the question sink in and then answer.

It is really useful to rehearse – so get a friend to practice interviewing you. Ask them for feedback on your answers – and also ask them to watch your body language carefully.

Most of us never fully get over interview nerves – and adrenaline can be a good thing – but plenty of preparation will help you focus, will help you concentrate on your success stories – and, whilst practice might not make perfect, it will certainly make it easier.

Answer 2

Practice, practice, practice. First of all on willing friends and partners. Secondly set up interviews for positions you don't particularly want and would probably turn down if you were offered the post. You'll find the pressure really lifts and you can be more yourself, or at least I found it did. Try to concentrate on projecting a positive body image (leaning forward to listen, smiling, no folded arms) and be yourself. This should make you feel more positive and happy. As you are confident in you abilities, that part should come easier. When you feel you are more able to handle that sort of interview then it's time to put yourself in the firing line for the job you do want. Hope you didn't want this advice for an interview next week, because it does take time. If it is for next week, try hypnotism :-)

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Being nervous during a job interview is completely normal - and I agree that I also wish prospective employees would give a job performance evaluation instead of initial interview evaluation - good luck!@

Answer 5

Think of an interview as an acting job tell yourself I'm confident and strong clear your mind of any other thoughts that tell you other wise, breath long and slow and try to relax then when you enter on to the stage tell yourself your acting but don,t burst in2 song or they might think you are completely looney. Good luck hope this helps.

Answer 6

I have to say i`m the same.I think everyone gets a little nervous,unless u r very confident.Maybe you just need to be a bit more positive and think that other people are just as nervous as you are.Confident people are confident because they think they can handle anything and have no negative thoughts.Thats the way i`m going to think b4 my next interview anyway.

Answer 7

Perhaps ask friends or family to do a role play situation with you. Thats what they did for me and it worked, because they asked me questions that I just wasn't expecting.

You should try and stay relaxed, i do this sometimes by taking lots of deep breaths. Most importantly be yourself.

Answer 8

Read some job interview tips and more on this site to help you with it

Answer 9

ridalin comes too mind, but that make you seem high. just work on calming yourself. picture your paradise. wether its on a beach as the sun is setting the waves crashing against the shore, or lying in bed all day not being disturbed. your panic is all in your head, you have what it takes too win, you believe you have what it takes too win, you just have too KNOW 100% that you have what it takes.

Answer 10

you need to practice interviewing with someone you know until you get comfortable