What is Interview Anxiety?
4 Techniques to Reduce Interview Anxiety
No worries, help is here! We are going to provide you with 4 techniques to reduce anxiety so you can be the best you during your interview.
1. Gain Knowledge of the Company You are Interviewing With
- Gain as much knowledge as you can about the company you are interviewing with. Find their mission and vision statements and write down what you like about them.
- Prepare questions to ask your interviewer about the company to demonstrate you have a real interest in the company.
2. Mock Interviews / Practice Your Answers
- Consider having a mock interview with a family member or friend. Practicing the interview process helps you feel more confident and know what to expect at the real interview.
3. Don’t Lie, Think Before Responding
- Usually when a person is meeting an unknown person in an authoritative position, being judged by a stranger, and having to sell themselves can trigger nervousness and stress.
- Think before responding to questions, take a breath and don’t lie, use a few seconds to organize your thoughts. You can give yourself a little time by saying, “That’s a great question” or “I want to think of a specific example for you.”
4. Increase Your Confidence By Knowing Your Worth
Increase your confidence by knowing your worth. Consider the value you could bring to an employer.
- Try not to critique yourself as you prepare for the interview. If the hiring manager didn’t think you had positive qualities and experiences, you wouldn’t have been asked for an interview.
- Hiring decisions are based on many different considerations. Regardless of the decision, be proud of yourself for going through the interview despite your anxiety.
- Make a note of what you may improve upon in the future but avoid overthinking your performance.
- Every interview is beneficial because it's an opportunity to improve your skills.