I have a job interview this afternoon. How do I cope with nerves? When I get nervous I sometimes stutter.?

Question

When in a situation like a job interview I tend to get nervous. I know what I want to say but struggle to find the words. This interview is for a job promotion, and I don't want to lessen my chances by coming accross as a bumbling fool

Answer 1

just compose yourself everytime you feel jittery. inhale and exhale for some moments when you your palms are starting to sweat, and think of happy thoughts, but focus on the person interviewing you. and of course, if you can, look into the eyes of the interviewer so that he will know that you are sincere at what you are saying. be yourself. good luck

Answer 2

Enderol works like a charm. No seriously, if you start to get nervous be honest with your interviewer. Tell the person that interviews make you nervous and tongue-tied. Then assure the person that your ability to handle the job is no problem and go on to state your strong points. You will find that once you start doing this your nervousness will most likly fade away.

Answer 3

if they offer you a drink, ask for water, every time you feel you are getting more nervous, take a sip, it gives you time to calm you're creathing and have a think about the next thing to say. everyone is nervous at interviews, a nice interviewer will give some allowance for this

good luck

Answer 4

ok instead of just saying some cliche about thinking of the interviewers naked, you need to think of this interview as an opportunity for you to shine!! take deep breaths and think before you answer. if they ask you a difficult question, turn it around and say "that's a good question, thanks..." which gives you enough time to think of the answer. avoid going ummmmm, errrr.
Think about your personal attributes that you can bring to the job and the situations where you've shown them e.g. team working, organisational skills (working to deadlines).

Remember PREPARATION IS KEY!!!!

Answer 5

Well i sugges you to go with a clean mind about your needs, convince your mind that you don't need this promotion, at the same time tell you mind to prove its worth.

Relax! you never win when you try too hard, every human being is inteligent and can achive wonderful things.

take it easy.... i always do this and come with flying colours. I never tell my mind what i need, i tell my mind what it should do. That way you keep you mind relaxed and more space for it to think