How Do You Deal With Stress During A Job Interview?
Stress during a job interview is normal and a little bit of it can help you stay on your game, but what if it gets to be too much? Here are some tips to keep you calmer during an interview and get that job. Before you ever set foot into the interview, do your homework. Make sure you have copies of your resume or any other materials they may ask for. Make sure to re-read the job description and make note of how your experience aligns with what they are looking for in a candidate. Go to the library and check out a book of typical interview questions. Don’t memorize answers, but familiarize yourself with the kinds of questions you might expect. Dress appropriately, but make sure you are comfortable in the clothing. If clothes are too tight, too loose, too long or too short you will feel more anxiety going into the interview. Smile. By making yourself look comfortable, your interviewers will be at ease and even if you are faking it at first, your anxiety should subside a bit. Take your tim