Stress before a job interview is the body's natural reaction to being assessed. The right approach and exercises, however, can turn paralyzing fear into energizing excitement.
One of the best ways to calm your nerves is thorough preparation. The better you know the company and your own CV, the more confident you will feel in the meeting.
It is also worth using simple breathing techniques and visualizing success for a few minutes before you walk into the room or turn on the camera.
Key tips:
- Breathe deeply: take a few slow, deep diaphragmatic breaths before the interview.
- Prepare answers to difficult questions: write down and practice out loud your answers to questions about your weaknesses or salary.
- Change your mindset: think of the interview as a meeting between equals whose purpose is to check whether you are a good match for each other.
- Get enough sleep: spend the night before the interview resting fully and calmly instead of studying.
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