Interview nerves

Honestly I too had nerves.... I think the best way to truly grow past them is to do what you did - just be yourself and if you get nervous and don’t do well on a few that’s ok - get comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Think of it as a game... it kind of is. Do a lot of interviews at companies you don't care about and start to experiment and get comfortable. The experience is worth your time and you might get to travel a little. I think of every interview question as just another puzzle to solve; a personal test of quick wit. Its hard to control your expectations, but over time it gets easier. Pretend like you're interviewing for a less competitive company perhaps (but don't address the company by another name). I have horrible nervousness in most social situations but its something that is slowly improved by putting yourself in those situations more. It helps to try to imagine the other person's perspective; perhaps he/she is as nervous as you are.

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Helllo, dear! Talking about me, the best advise for me is to think about the fact that my nerves will not help me at all. Maybe try to do the same :)

I worked with a manager a few months ago and he used to tell us the tricks that he used to practice when he was up to an interview or presentation. He told us that he read a lot about body language and its effect on the body , emotions and senses.

He told us that their are certain body movements , positions and gestures which convey different signals to your mind and make you think different than the obvious.

For your ease I will make it simple and short, one such body position was to lift your both hands towards the sky for a minute would make you feel authority over others. He said he used to practice it in the washroom before going in for interview or presentation and he said that he felt great.

hope its helpful!

Propranolol. Ask your doctor for it. It has no psychoactive properties whatsoever and is not abuseable so doctors will give it to you if you ask for it.

Basically all it does is block adrenaline so you might still mentally be nervous but you wont get any of the panicky brain fog, clammy hands, shaky voice or racing heart type of anxiety responses. It did WONDERS for me during my interviews and I occasionally still take it if I have to do a big presentation to investors or speak at an event. A lot of business executives and politicians take it. It's a miracle drug.

Similar to public speaking, practice makes perfect.

My advice is to take interviews with companies you're not even sure you'd want to work for, just to get practice. You will be much calmer during these interviews as there is less downside risk, and this will allow you to try a variety of answers to see which you receive the best feedback from (for personality questions atleast). At some point you'll rarely run into a question you haven't been asked before, and you will have most of your answers memorized.

I'd also advise against relying on substances to interview/public speak but that's just me.

I definitely get where you're coming from, as I used to get really nervous during interviews. The key is to not put so much pressure on yourself.

I get it- you want the job badly, this is everything you've been striving for, and you want to display that you're the best candidate for the role. At the same time, you need to walk in with the mentality that you have nothing at the moment (because you don't have an offer), and you have nothing to lose (because you haven't gained anything).

The person across from you on the interview table has a family, friends, interests, dislikes, etc. They're a normal person. Once you get that, everything becomes easier. Just have a normal conversation with them, like you would on the subway. Pretend that they're someone who knows nothing about the industry, and all the questions they ask you are simply them trying to get you to teach them. I always view interviewers now as an acquaintance as opposed to someone in a position of power.

It takes time and practice, but you'll get there. I would also recommend against using substances, as substance use is a temporary crutch (and not a solution) to a problem.

IDK if this will help you, but I think it is wise generally to give friends/family a list of potential questions that they will ask at an interview and have them mock interview you, read up on some past interview questions. Since a good chunk of the interview is behavioral type questions, I would recommend brainstorming a list of character traits that define you and think of ways of incorporating these into your responses. Of course, there will be technical questions, and it's important to practice these, but in reality, I don't think you will have too much difficulty answering these because from my own personal experience, that is the portion that has a set formula you can use to get right whereas behavioral is a ton more difficult. Also, make sure to present an accurate representation of you. Be confident, drink some water, and just know that at the end of the day, nerves won't help you,

Asprbnker:

Hi guys,

recently had an interview which I absolutely bombed because my nerves got the best of me. just curious to know what is the best way to go about in handling pre-interview nerves?

That's tough man.

Best exercise is practice via rehearsal and shit interviews. I'd apply to jobs you don't even want, but will get an interview to run this past you some. And for jobs you want, as you learn stuff from school, work, jobs, books, songs, & movies jot down some appealing lines that apply.

The nature of your conversation will feel better. Naturally more confident in what you're speaking about, how you convey it, toss in your own energy and enthusiasm and it'll be compounded.

Over Prepare

Imagine you are in the matrix and everybody who will be interviewing you is not real. You know they aren't real, but they don't know that you know... you'll become aware that you're inside of a simulation and you control your own outcome. That should set your mind at ease knowing you have the upper hand.

Practice practice practice.

Prepare lists of questions that you think interviewers will ask you, and then practice responding to them out loud. Get used to the sound of your voice saying the answers out loud.

Being over prepared will give you confidence going into the interview. If you think you're all set, spend 50% more time doing it. You'll be happy you did.

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Keep doing interviews. It won't get easier each time, but you'll increase your confidence knowing that there are more opportunities out there. Of course there will still be nerves, try not to think too much before an interview and just sit somewhere close to the interview place and take a break. Call someone if you need for some motivation and prep talk.

This might sound stupid but I took a shit at every company I interviewed at. Assert dominance.

Sign up for every interview you can, even if you don't want the job. Study up. I like listening to really loud music on the way there. Also take a dump the morning of and bring hand sanitizer to dry your sweaty hands.

Perspective. How does 1/2 an hour to 3 hours of conversations about your abilities, the current state of the industry, etc compare with the worst or most challenging things you have ever successfully faced in your life? Ever had your ass kicked? Have you ever had your heart broken? Ever been hospitalized? Have you ever known someone that was murdered or committed suicide? Yeah, well an interview should be a piece of cake compared to any of those.

What has always helped me relax is to have a plan B and C. Try to get a similar job offer somewhere easier to get a job for so you can relax in the interviews that matter.

Just follow Larry's advice, and you'll be fine.