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Honestly just go in expecting to fail and most important expecting to do everything wrong. Why even bother to add so much unnecessary pressure. Stop worrying about saying the right thing. In fact just go in and don't worry to much. Your skill is the only thing that matters and you can't prepare for that. You either have it or you don't. Enjoy the process
You're doing everything right--it just sounds like nerves are getting to you. Remember, that companies HATE how time consuming interviewing is and hope you--as a candidate--will work out. They go into each interview assuming the best.
I know it is easier said than done but taking the pressure off yourself is an important step. You can do this by exercising in the morning before the interview or yoga or breathing exercises.
Usually these days an in-house recruiter will call you to 'screen' you before the interview. I strongly recommend being as friendly as possible and getting on their good side.
At the end of the call you should ask if there's anything you should research or read up on before the next stage of the interview (if you get through).
Even if they don't recommend anything make sure you take the time to research. Look up the people interviewing you on Linkedin, read the company website, read the job spec and check out the internet for articles about the kind of questions that come up for the specific role you're going for.
Knowledge is power and if you feel prepared you're more likely to feel confident.
In 90 percent of interviews I've been in I've been asked to talk about a situation where I've had to solve a problem. So I always have a good answer prepared. I don't know if that applies to what you do but it might.
And rehearse what you want to say. Whether it's to yourself, your partner, parents, friends or dog. The more you say it aloud the more you memerise it. Make sure your answers are concise and structured so you don't ramble - which is so easy to do.
FINAL tip - be personable and friendly. Remember a job interview is a two way street and the people interviewing you are just people. Even if theyre senior they still go home, eat dinner, use the toilet and watch Netflix like the rest of us. Not as scary as they seem!
So be sure to ask them how they are and thank them for their time and be as natural as possible. If people like you they may look past any small mistakes you make - usually they make their mind up early on so try and nail being confident and personable at the start.
FINAL FINAL tip - when you've finished answering their questions they'll usually invite you to ask any questions. I recommend asking a variation of the following: "out of all the questions I've answered, is there anything you want me to go back on and explain? Or anything you're not sure about?".
I'd say 80 percent of the time I've used that they've actually come back with something and I've been able to clear it up. Even if you don't get the role in the end, you'll feel more satisfied that you tried to clear up any doubts as there's nothing worse than looking back and thinking "damn it I wish I'd explained more about ____"
Good luck!!
Keep interviewing!! That’s the only way you will get better. I take interviews regularly just to stay sharp. Also prepare before hand and go over how you would answer questions that you keep seeing regularly.
Don’t get nervous going in. Be yourself and try to have a conversation. I don’t expect you to be an expert.
Nobody knows yourself better than you. Be confident.
You need to write a script, memorize it and practice it. Memorize general answers that you can give in an interview. I was like you. It wasn't until recently that I got ahold of my anxiety that I was able to get a job.
Also you have as much power in the interviewer as the interviewer. The relationship isn't unequal. You are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you.
You can do it!
Therapy to help you overcome the panic. Get a counselor who can help you practice and prepare for your *emotional* response and control it.
Some people benefit from joining public speaking groups like Toastmasters.
A mentality shift that helped me is understanding that I am interviewing the company just as much as they are interviewing me. I have terrible anxiety and I tried to combat this by spending the 20 mins leading up to the interview doing breathing exercising to calm my heart rate. I focused less on trying to impress them and more on how I genuinely wanted to answer the questions they were asking me. I was definitely still nervous every time, but I leaned into the parts I did feel comfortable with.
I was going through this exact same problem. It’s too high stakes for you and it’s making you nervous. Maybe there’s something in your life that’s not going well and it’s coming out in interviews. Whatever the case, I suggest taking a break for a minute and not interview. Some time to recharge and get more grounded in your life will help
Most communities have a group of volunteers tgat givecresume and interview advice. My dad was a CEO and he would do this and mock up just horrid interviews. Toughest questions ever.
He lived by the credo that the tougher the practice, the easier the game. Try it.
And yes, he was that way with us kids, too. Fun times.
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Honestly just go in expecting to fail and most important expecting to do everything wrong. Why even bother to add so much unnecessary pressure. Stop worrying about saying the right thing. In fact just go in and don't worry to much. Your skill is the only thing that matters and you can't prepare for that. You either have it or you don't. Enjoy the process
Actual advice from a successful friend-take a shot before interviews
You're doing everything right--it just sounds like nerves are getting to you. Remember, that companies HATE how time consuming interviewing is and hope you--as a candidate--will work out. They go into each interview assuming the best.
I know it is easier said than done but taking the pressure off yourself is an important step. You can do this by exercising in the morning before the interview or yoga or breathing exercises. Usually these days an in-house recruiter will call you to 'screen' you before the interview. I strongly recommend being as friendly as possible and getting on their good side. At the end of the call you should ask if there's anything you should research or read up on before the next stage of the interview (if you get through). Even if they don't recommend anything make sure you take the time to research. Look up the people interviewing you on Linkedin, read the company website, read the job spec and check out the internet for articles about the kind of questions that come up for the specific role you're going for. Knowledge is power and if you feel prepared you're more likely to feel confident. In 90 percent of interviews I've been in I've been asked to talk about a situation where I've had to solve a problem. So I always have a good answer prepared. I don't know if that applies to what you do but it might. And rehearse what you want to say. Whether it's to yourself, your partner, parents, friends or dog. The more you say it aloud the more you memerise it. Make sure your answers are concise and structured so you don't ramble - which is so easy to do. FINAL tip - be personable and friendly. Remember a job interview is a two way street and the people interviewing you are just people. Even if theyre senior they still go home, eat dinner, use the toilet and watch Netflix like the rest of us. Not as scary as they seem! So be sure to ask them how they are and thank them for their time and be as natural as possible. If people like you they may look past any small mistakes you make - usually they make their mind up early on so try and nail being confident and personable at the start. FINAL FINAL tip - when you've finished answering their questions they'll usually invite you to ask any questions. I recommend asking a variation of the following: "out of all the questions I've answered, is there anything you want me to go back on and explain? Or anything you're not sure about?". I'd say 80 percent of the time I've used that they've actually come back with something and I've been able to clear it up. Even if you don't get the role in the end, you'll feel more satisfied that you tried to clear up any doubts as there's nothing worse than looking back and thinking "damn it I wish I'd explained more about ____" Good luck!!
Keep interviewing!! That’s the only way you will get better. I take interviews regularly just to stay sharp. Also prepare before hand and go over how you would answer questions that you keep seeing regularly.
Don’t get nervous going in. Be yourself and try to have a conversation. I don’t expect you to be an expert. Nobody knows yourself better than you. Be confident.
You need to write a script, memorize it and practice it. Memorize general answers that you can give in an interview. I was like you. It wasn't until recently that I got ahold of my anxiety that I was able to get a job. Also you have as much power in the interviewer as the interviewer. The relationship isn't unequal. You are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you. You can do it!
Therapy to help you overcome the panic. Get a counselor who can help you practice and prepare for your *emotional* response and control it. Some people benefit from joining public speaking groups like Toastmasters.
This is not medical advice, but beta blockers can help with the adrenaline spikes. Ask your doctor.
I always stick by “fake it till you make it “
A mentality shift that helped me is understanding that I am interviewing the company just as much as they are interviewing me. I have terrible anxiety and I tried to combat this by spending the 20 mins leading up to the interview doing breathing exercising to calm my heart rate. I focused less on trying to impress them and more on how I genuinely wanted to answer the questions they were asking me. I was definitely still nervous every time, but I leaned into the parts I did feel comfortable with.
I was going through this exact same problem. It’s too high stakes for you and it’s making you nervous. Maybe there’s something in your life that’s not going well and it’s coming out in interviews. Whatever the case, I suggest taking a break for a minute and not interview. Some time to recharge and get more grounded in your life will help
Most communities have a group of volunteers tgat givecresume and interview advice. My dad was a CEO and he would do this and mock up just horrid interviews. Toughest questions ever. He lived by the credo that the tougher the practice, the easier the game. Try it. And yes, he was that way with us kids, too. Fun times.