We all know that job interviews are stressful. Hiring
managers and recruiters can understand a little bit anxiety and
some stress but being too stressful can prevent showing your true nature and professionalism.
As a result, you may end up not getting the offer. Also, some hiring managers
and recruiters think that if you are too nervous in a job interview, then, you
cannot handle the pressure when you are doing your job. Therefore, you need to
learn to control yourself during an interview.
Below you can find tips for staying calm during a job interview. Don’t
forget that if you stay calm, you can show your confidence and
reflect your true self to the others and increase your chance of getting the
offer.
Go There Prepared
Do your homework before the interview and research the job
responsibilities, the company and its culture. Go there knowing why you
want the job so much and what you are bringing to the table. Make a mock
interview with a friend or with yourself in a mirror and cover the possible
interview topics. Also, make a list of questions to ask to the interviewer. You
can get help from my previous post “Best Questions to Ask During Interviews”
from here.
Plan Ahead
Print out copies of your resume a few days before. Don’t wait until the
day of the interview. Prepare your clothes and make sure they are ironed. Get
at least eight hours of sleep the night before. Plan your travel route to the
interview location and try to arrive there 15-20 minutes early. Never be late
to the interview.
Listen
Be an active listener and answer what is being asked of you. Don’t
answer the question just to answer it or talk about something totally different
from what is being asked. Don’t cut the interviewer off while s/he is talking.
Remember that an interview is a two-way conversation and it is not an inquiry.
Therefore, give yourself a break and take the time to listen to the
interviewer.
Think Positively
Think positively and don’t try to second-guess what the
interviewer is thinking about you. Thinking positively will help you relax. As
a result, you can focus on your skills and accomplishments
easier. Show your strengths and reflect on the key points about
yourself to state why you are a great fit to the job.
Original Post found on:
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/241751
Youtube link for English reading by Mr. Hussein Moussa:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug43jrrLXKg
Youtube link for Arabic reading & explanation by Mr. Hussein Moussa:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ene1t_95Qow
Original Post found on:
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/241751
Youtube link for English reading by Mr. Hussein Moussa:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug43jrrLXKg
Youtube link for Arabic reading & explanation by Mr. Hussein Moussa:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ene1t_95Qow
