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How to Handle Your Nerves
at an Interview
By: Tony Jacowski
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The reason for getting a bad case of nerves
before an interview lies in one simple human psychological fact - fear of
the unknown. The physical symptoms of nervousness could be anything ranging
from sleeplessness, upset stomach, anxiousness and feeling apprehensive.
The down side of this is that it decreases your confidence; it gives rise to
negative thoughts and a feeling of insecurity. This will definitely
adversely affect your performance at the interview, the result of which
being that you might lose out on a very good opportunity.
What's The Worst That Can Happen?
While it is a human nature to feel apprehensive about such situations, the
idea is to get control over it such that it doesn't affect you in a negative
way. First of all, bear in mind, that the worst that can happen is that you
won't get a job - you won't be hanged! Try to see things from a bigger
perspective - there are tons of jobs available out there, and if you happen
to lose out on one, remember - it's their loss, not yours.
Once you have overcome the fear of losing out on a job, you can now focus on
getting the job with a free mind. Most interviews are very general and very
similar, even with employers who have a reputation for conducting completely
different or supposedly tough interviews. Remember that an interview is an
art of selling - your services and your skills.
Be Prepared
You are the best person who knows yourself, your strength, your weaknesses,
your failures, and your achievements. Knowing all these things is one thing,
but being able to portray it in a good light, is an altogether a different
thing. This is what interview skills are all about. The person conducting
the interview cannot possibly find out about you unless you tell them.
That's why the most important factor in calming your nerves for an interview
is being prepared.
By being prepared and knowing the answers to possible questions, you run
much less risk of something unforeseen happening, such as saying something
that you shouldn't. Even if you are nervous during the interview, knowing
what you are going to do or say in advance will help you concentrate on the
task at hand - impressing your potential employer.
Interviews in and of themselves can be nerve-wracking experiences. But by
being prepared and relaxed, you can overcome your nervousness and perform
well.
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Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/careers-articles/how-to-handle-your-nerves-at-an-interview-320847.html
About the Author:
Tony Jacowski is a quality analyst for The MBA
Journal. Aveta Solution's Six Sigma Online offers online
six sigma training
and certification classes for lean six sigma, black belts, green belts, and
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