How to Manage Stress During Job Interviews

[Different Types of Interviews]One-to-one Interview This is the most mon type of Interview. In the One-to-one interview the candidate for employment meets directly with the interviewer. Phone...+阅读

Job searching is a difficult process because job seekers submit themselves to the judgment of others. They literally seek others' seal of approval and rely on them for crucial decisions that will affect their future.

The interview stage in the job hunt process is particularly stressful. This stage is especially difficult to handle because it requires human interaction. Most people writing their resumes and cover letters do so in the fort of their own homes or hire professionals to do it for them. They do not he the pressure of facing others or living up to expectations... on the spot. Should they be rejected, that will e in the form of a refusal letter, an e-mail, or a no response.

In contrast to the above, interviewing forces job seekers to step outside of their fort zone, attend events or meetings in person, and put themselves on the line. The fear of behing foolishly or disappointing others is at the root of the stress that most people feel. That fear is pounded by the fact that many job seekers are at a point in their life where they he low self-confidence, whether because they are unemployed or because they are unhappy where they are.

In light of that, what steps can people take to manage their stress level? Following is a list of simple actions you can take in order to improve your chance of success by reducing your stress level during interviews.

Gather as much information as possible on the interview process in order to he a better understanding of what you will be facing. As you gather information, you will gain a sense of control. Stress is caused in part by uncertainty. The more you reduce the uncertainty, the less stress you will feel.

Prepare a list of interview questions you expect to be asked and decide how to answer them. Don't memorize answers as this will actually increase your stress level. On the day of the interview, you don't want to he to worry about remembering answers. On the contrary, you want to look as natural as possible. Remember, the way you convey your answers is as important as the substance of your answers.

Another issue you may want to consider is what if you are asked a question that you did not prepare for? Memorizing definitely cannot help you there. That being said, being alert and knowing what to say is more important than remembering what to say.

Choose what you are going to wear beforehand so you don't he to worry about that the day of the interview. Also, don't fet to check the weather and to dress accordingly.

Plan your interview day. Planning allows us to find the best path to achieve our objectives. Plan for the predictable and the unpredictable. Tell yourself that if everything went according to what we expect, we wouldn't need planning. We need to plan ahead because the future cannot be predicted.