Does any one have any tips on how to stay calm?!!
I am generally a very confident person but lose it completely in interviews!!!!
2006-09-20 00:08:31 · 21 answers · asked by dancingleigh32 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Remember they must be interested or else you wouldnt even get through the door. Breath deeply before you go in ..look them in the eye and SMILE..it helps cos unless they are total morons theyll smile back...dont forget also a good firm handshake goes a long way..good luck
2006-09-20 00:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by glennyswiggin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think Objectives
the objective of the application form is to get an interview. Tick!, done that.
the objective of the interview is to get a job offer or at least a second interview, if it is a 2-part process. Not to see if you really want the job, you can decide that privately. Not to enquire about benefits, car, medical scheme, share options or whatever (who cares?).
this company wants you to be a part of the team. It will be fun to work for them, an interesting experience as well as hopefully rewarding. You could ask what the career development path is, what you need to do to make the next steps up in the organisation. And how many people succeed in taking them.
it will be OK
2006-09-20 00:15:15 · answer #2 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 07:58:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will help you to stay calm. Be prepared to answer all these questions. Hopefully it does help you... Good Luck!
From various research sources, here are some of the most common interview questions job-seekers should expect in a job interview:
* Tell me about yourself.
* Why did you leave your last job?
* What do you see yourself doing five years from now? Ten years from now?
* What are your long-range career objectives?
* Why did you choose this career?
* How well do you work with people? Do you prefer working alone or in teams?
* How would a good friend describe you?
* What would your last boss say about your work performance?
* Why should I hire you?
* What makes you qualified for this position?
* What do you think it takes to be successful in a company like ours?
* In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our company?
* What’s the most recent book you’ve read?
* What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why?
* Describe the most rewarding experience of your career thus far.
* Why did you decide to seek a position in this company?
* What can you tell us about our company?
* What do you know about our competitors?
* What two or three things are most important to you in your job?
* Are you willing to travel for the job?
Resources that will help you with job interview questions:
* Interview Question Collections
* Job Interview Question Database
* Sample Behavioral Interview Questions
* Sample Traditional Interview Questions
2006-09-20 00:20:02 · answer #4 · answered by catzpaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't make the interview your main thought of the day so plan something else like seeing a movie in the evening or go out for a meal with a good friend, this will help you to focus not only on your interview.
2006-09-20 00:35:59 · answer #5 · answered by down to earth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, me to!!
I end up babbling and answering their questions with completely useless answers that I would never normally come up with.
It's really difficult. There are a few things that i do to keep me calm, imagine you're interviewing them, turn the tables.
Remind yourself that you want this job, and they want you so be yourself.
They are probably having a tough time to, after conducting my first interview a few months back, I can promise you asking the questions is just as scary as it is to answer them!!
Lots of prepartion and a good sleep the night before and you'll be great.
Good luck. x x x
2006-09-20 00:23:37 · answer #6 · answered by Little Miss B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practise practise practise.
People who say they are generally confident normally work within their comfort zone. So rehearse an interview with as many people as possible.
Rehearse out loud ( you may feel silly but the more you do the better you become and the more confident your answers)
Don't prepare and you deserve not to do well. Harsh but true.
2006-09-20 00:22:04 · answer #7 · answered by commentator 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like others said, be yourself. Your confidence will come through.
Be prepared to answer typical interview questions.
Listen and think before you talk.
As a person who interviews a lot, it does get easier with practice.
2006-09-20 01:17:04 · answer #8 · answered by hirebookkeeper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be as confident as you can be, be clear and concise with your speech (dont babble). And just think to yourself how annoyed you will be if you come out the interview thinking, wish I said this? or why didn't I mention that? Just get it done and good luck.
I have an interview at 3pm today!!
2006-09-20 00:15:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just think calmly and answer any questions with confidence, I'm sure you will be all right if you already have confidence, Good luck hope you get the job
2006-09-20 00:19:05 · answer #10 · answered by braveheart321 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋