Dear Gurus,
For the past month, I have been conducting interviews, but I am unsure of what is happening with me in front of the interviewer. I find myself unable to respond to questions that I have been handling for the past five years. I have just come to realize that I am experiencing interview fear, which has caused me to miss out on some good opportunities.
Please guide me on how to overcome this problem.
Regards,
Nishant
From India, Bangalore
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2For the past month, I have been conducting interviews, but I am unsure of what is happening with me in front of the interviewer. I find myself unable to respond to questions that I have been handling for the past five years. I have just come to realize that I am experiencing interview fear, which has caused me to miss out on some good opportunities.
Please guide me on how to overcome this problem.
Regards,
Nishant
From India, Bangalore
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Hi nishant I m attaching herewith a ppt and two docs. which were downloaded from this site sometime back I hope it will help u. Best of luck Best Regards Sushma
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Preparation in Interviewing
Preparation in interviewing is absolutely crucial to your success as a candidate, and even those not experiencing fear should always prepare.
Knowing is Half the Battle
Understanding the interview process is critical. Many times candidates will receive emails explaining the interview process. If you do not receive one, just ask. It never hurts to ask. Along with knowing the step-by-step process, find out the interview methodology they use. If it happens to be behavioral, click here to read my tips on how to survive a behavioral interview.
Memorize Your Resume
Read your resume until you can recite it without looking down. Being able to hold eye contact with your interviewer is important. Burning the contents of your resume into your brain will allow you to keep your head up the entire interview. Don't forget to smile.
Remember, You're Interviewing the Company as Well
Whenever I've interviewed a nervous candidate, I always make sure to say, "Remember, you are interviewing us too, you need to make sure we are good enough for you!" Come fully prepared with interview questions to ask your interviewer.
What's the Worst That Can Happen?
Really, what's the absolute worst thing that could happen? I'm sure those with a creative mind can think of some interview horror stories, but most likely the worst thing that can happen will be that you won't get the job. So what? You move on to the next opportunity.
Arrive Early
You should get to the interview location up to an hour before your appointment. Sit in your car and read through your resume again. Wait till you have around 15 minutes until the interview starts, then walk on in. Being punctual is a positive, and your interviewer will remember it. Recruiters and hiring managers have heard every excuse for being late. From family emergencies to very ill pets, we've heard them all. While we know that maybe half of them are being truthful, it really never helps your cause to lay an excuse on us.
Smile
Smiling can be your best friend. It's one thing to be fearful of an interview, but it's another thing to show your interviewer that you are scared. Smiling will at least help to eliminate a fearful look on your face. Smile and make eye contact; it brings you some much-needed interview swagger.
From India, Bangalore
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Preparation in interviewing is absolutely crucial to your success as a candidate, and even those not experiencing fear should always prepare.
Knowing is Half the Battle
Understanding the interview process is critical. Many times candidates will receive emails explaining the interview process. If you do not receive one, just ask. It never hurts to ask. Along with knowing the step-by-step process, find out the interview methodology they use. If it happens to be behavioral, click here to read my tips on how to survive a behavioral interview.
Memorize Your Resume
Read your resume until you can recite it without looking down. Being able to hold eye contact with your interviewer is important. Burning the contents of your resume into your brain will allow you to keep your head up the entire interview. Don't forget to smile.
Remember, You're Interviewing the Company as Well
Whenever I've interviewed a nervous candidate, I always make sure to say, "Remember, you are interviewing us too, you need to make sure we are good enough for you!" Come fully prepared with interview questions to ask your interviewer.
What's the Worst That Can Happen?
Really, what's the absolute worst thing that could happen? I'm sure those with a creative mind can think of some interview horror stories, but most likely the worst thing that can happen will be that you won't get the job. So what? You move on to the next opportunity.
Arrive Early
You should get to the interview location up to an hour before your appointment. Sit in your car and read through your resume again. Wait till you have around 15 minutes until the interview starts, then walk on in. Being punctual is a positive, and your interviewer will remember it. Recruiters and hiring managers have heard every excuse for being late. From family emergencies to very ill pets, we've heard them all. While we know that maybe half of them are being truthful, it really never helps your cause to lay an excuse on us.
Smile
Smiling can be your best friend. It's one thing to be fearful of an interview, but it's another thing to show your interviewer that you are scared. Smiling will at least help to eliminate a fearful look on your face. Smile and make eye contact; it brings you some much-needed interview swagger.
From India, Bangalore
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Interview tips-1.ppt
HR Interview Collective Tips(2).doc
Tips for Job Interview.pdf