i get serious when in front of the job interviewer... my voice becomes shaky and i probably have some mannerisms which is a no-no.. please advice what to do? or what to think so i don''t feel intimidated at all in this sitauation.
2007-03-01 01:27:23 · 9 answers · asked by fat_itchy_worm 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Interviews, even interviewers, can be pretty confronting and your anxiety is commonplace and natural. However, this anxiety is basically an adrenaline release and the secret lies in how we channel it and preferably, channel it to our advantage. Preparation is the key. Spend some time, days before the interview to note at least 10 possible questions the interviewer could ask. Any good book on this subject can be found either in your local book store or library. These questions might be for example about your past : 'Why did you leave your past job ?' They might even be about the future: 'Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years ?' After listing these possible questions write down possible answers and choose the best. Hone your answers so that they are succinct - short and to the point. Not answering the question completely, drifting off the point and giving long answers are big no nos.
Next, translate your answers into more conversational English. (Written language in oral situations sounds unnatural.) However, you should still maintain apropriate formality in your language use, but it won't sound as pedantic and memorized.
Role play the interview. Be the interviewer, then be the interviewee. Here, practice will give you essential confidence.
Before the interview, go for a walk in a park, along the beach - relax and think about something nice, like how you would like to spend the salary offered by the position.
Give yourself plenty of time to get to the interview -don't rush. Get there about 10-15 minutes early. Dress well but comfortably. At the onset of the interview take some deep breaths. This is a good way to both relax and focus. During the interview, maintain eye contact. Remember the lessons you learnt in pre-interview practice. Straight after the interview, debrief yourself. Think of three things you did well and congratulate yourself. Then, think of three areas that certainly need work. Remember, we all have room for improvement. If you were unsuccessful in the interview, maybe improving upon these weaknesses will ensure a more successful interview next time.
Two final points : First, be honest. Interviewers are professionals who are often good at recognizing inconsistencies. Secondly, avoid saying anything negative about past employers or past positions. Also, if you lack actual on-the-job experience, suggest that such experience has been gained some other way. (Volunteer work, is one way of gaining experience and is highly valued by your prospective employers. )
2007-03-01 02:13:05 · answer #1 · answered by John M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best way to gain confidence during job interviews is:
1. Be prepared. KNOW the best answers to the most common interview questions. Never make up answers spur of the moment.
2. Be honest. Don't present a false facade or attempt to cover up anything. Never lie about your experience or qualifications.
3. Be alert and respectful.
4. Practice, Practice, Practice! Go to as many interviews as you can get. Even if you don't want a particular job, go through the interview process for practice. The more you do something the better you become at it. Get a friend to help you by staging mock interviews. Videotape your practice sessions so you can see what an interviewer sees.
5. Make yourself presentable. Be clean and well groomed. Shave, get a haircut, and wash your hands, polish your shoes.
6. Think of yourself as a product. Make your product as appealing as you can to your potential buyer.
2007-03-01 09:52:08 · answer #2 · answered by rico3151 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind that you are interviewing them as well. Both parties are looking for a good fit. Be yourself in the interview. You are just as interested as they in making sure that you would be happy working with them in the future. They are in the interview because they have a need. So are you. Take a look at what skills you bring and be confident like you already had the job. Not cocky, but show them what you are like day in, day out. Look for the same from them.
2007-03-01 10:16:56 · answer #3 · answered by TTU 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont go in with the attitude that it is "get this job or the world comes to an end".....put yourself mentally on the same level as the interviewer. Remember they NEED YOU and your services or you wouldn't be there on the interview in the first place. Remember, the interviewer may even be more nervous than you are!!
Good luck - go with confidence in yourself.
2007-03-01 09:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by cappy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my head I pretend that I don't really want the job. When you do this, you relax, and don't feel like every move you make will have a major impact on getting the job. I will say to myself "Well, this job isn't really for you anyway, you won't like it, etc." and somehow this makes me put less emphasis on getting it, and I relax. Might sound crazy, but it works for me!
2007-03-01 09:37:32 · answer #5 · answered by BabY DoLL 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind that they need YOU. I think it helps boost confidence and security when you realize that you're so wanted and needed at this place that they're actually going to PAY YOU to be there. You're a hot commodity. Be confident.
2007-03-01 09:36:02 · answer #6 · answered by Sleek 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
JUST B UR SELF AND THINK OF IT AS TALKING 2 A FRIEND. DON'T THINK OF IT AS AN INTERVIEW GOOD LUCK
2007-03-01 09:31:33 · answer #7 · answered by stefstudy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don know
take your contacts or glasses off and talk into a blurred . works everytime
2007-03-01 09:35:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
work on your body language......
2007-03-01 09:35:17 · answer #9 · answered by Curious Girl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋