What is the Best Way to Prepare for an Interview? (Part Three)

Nervous?

Even with preparing the best inverview answers and wearing that sharp suit you have in your wardrobe, nerves will still come. This is a perfectly natural response. So I’m actually saying – expect the nerves. But control them. Anxiety is an emotion we have evolved in order to protect us in order to survive. It increases our adrenalin so we are physically stronger, and it focuses our mind on senses to danger.

Controlling Anxiety

Your anxiety can be controlled by reminding yourself that you’re at the interview for YOU. This is important to you, but hey if you don’t get the job then it’s not the end of the world. Also, imagine (and it is probably true) that the people interviewing you are just as nervous. Many managers get nervous before interviewing people – they want to find good employees too and the stakes are just as high for them, if not higher.

On your way to the interview, remind yourself of your achievements and how you made them happen. Keep these at the front of mind. Write them down if you can as it will help memorization.

I think best of all, before your interview, visualize yourself in the room answering the questions you’ve prepared. ‘See’ yourself as charming, articulate and relaxed. Close your eyes if need be and maintain this strong image of yourself. Burn it into your head . You will be surprised what this visualization can achieve!

If you’ve bought the Job Interview Answers product I recommended in Part One, then remember there are the FREE BONUSES “Understanding The Reasons Why You Get Nervous ” and “Seven Mental Exercises to Sharpen your Persuasive Mind, Calm your Nerves, and Focus Power ” which will walk you through building up your focus and overcoming your nerves.

What To Avoid…

You can control anxiety by avoiding caffeine (don’t take that Starbucks just before the interview… wait until afterwards!), alcohol (you don’t need that swig do you?) and nicotine (avoid anyway!). These are known stimulants and will get you buzzing rather than relaxed.

Getting plenty of sleep is a great way of calming the nerves. Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W., president of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America in Rockville, Md., and author of “Triumph Over Fear” (Bantam Books, 1995) wrote “If you’re tired, then you’re more vulnerable to anxiety, so get enough sleep.”

Find something to laugh about! Laughing is a great quasher of anxiety. Stay well humored and you’re in control.

Good Luck!

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