Interviewing is like pawning used socks – the only exciting point in either case is when somebody tells you that what you’re selling doesn’t stink. Yep, in fact, interviews can be awkward, challenging, and downright intimidating at times, but nevertheless, they are vital to landing a job or other opening. So, what advice can I offer? DON’T STRESS.
Walking into an interview there will be hundreds of talking-points that you will hope to address; conversely, upon walking out of the interview, there may be hundreds of talking points that you wish you wouldn’t have addressed… but in either case DON’T STRESS.
There is a certain amount of pressure that you should put on yourself prior to any large event, but only to the extent that it doesn’t hinder your sleep, your mood, or your sanity. Keep an even keel and don’t let the moment get to you – just before the interview, take five minutes to clear your mind and just breathe.
When you walk out of the interview make sure to write down a list of three things that you did well during the interview. This will help to dissipate the lingering anxiety of waiting for an answer from the interviewer, and will ensure that regardless of the outcome you left with a positive experience.
Do whatever you can to remove all of the unnecessary pressure from an interviewing situation, and as always, feel free to employ your own DE-STRESSING methods. Simply focus on the end goal of shaking unnecessary anxiety, and this should help you to clear your mind and express yourself more completely.
T.D. Bjornestad
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