What should I do if I am afraid of the interview:
1. Adjust the interview mentality
Before attending the interview, candidates will often hear many words like this: build confidence, don't be nervous, let go and relax. But it is easy to say, but difficult to do. Candidates must adjust their mentality to achieve one high and one low: high morale - I am definitely better than my opponent; Low Goal - Reduces the chance of success. Adjust "must go" to "may not be able to go, do your best, the process is more important than the result", and take the right to participate in the interview as self-exercise, so as to lose the burden and go into battle easily, so that you can let go of the answer.
2. Slow down your speech
When communicating with the examiner, candidates may be nervous and speak faster, which in turn will increase the tension and enter a vicious cycle. If you deliberately slow down your speech, you can reduce your nervousness, and more importantly, you can make the examiner listen carefully to your words and make a deeper impression on him.
3. Avoid the pursuit of perfection
It's unrealistic to think about the questions in a very short period of time that is both thoughtful and comprehensive. As long as you can really say your thoughts and present your best side to the examiner, it is a victory. It is not wise to blindly strive for perfection or even become nervous and anxious during the interview.
4. Leave enough time for yourself to arrive at the interview location
If you arrive at the interview location in a hurry, on the one hand, you will leave a bad impression on the examiner, and even lose the job opportunity by being a few minutes late, and on the other hand, you will become more nervous because you are in a hurry. On the other hand, if you arrive at the location easily, you will be more relaxed and perform at your best in the interview.
What should I do if I am afraid of interviewing, I think we may need some specific and gradual steps to find a job.
1. Make a plan:
Start by setting yourself a clear goal and listing the type of job and company you want to apply for. Set a target for the number of jobs you apply for each week, and create a spreadsheet or task list to keep track of applied positions and interview schedules. Create a daily or weekly schedule that includes activities such as job searches, self-introduction exercises, interview preparation, and more. Assign a specific time period to each task. Make sure you know where your interview will be and how to get there. Make sure you have plenty of time to arrive and avoid the extra stress of being late.
2. Prepare for the interview:
Often, before preparing for an interview, I learn about the company's history, culture, and values, as well as their current business and projects. Check out the company's website, social media pages, and news reports for information about the company. Also analyze the job description with a friend to get a clear idea of what skills and experience the company needs. Prepare specific examples related to these requirements in order to demonstrate your suitability during the interview. Write and practice a concise but powerful self-introduction, including your background, skills, and career goals. Make a list of some common interview questions that may be asked, such as "Please tell me an example about your challenge and how you overcame it." Practice answering these questions to make sure you can express yourself clearly and confidently.
3. Interview Simulation:
In previous interviews, I would have a friend or family member play the role of an interviewer to simulate an interview situation. Ask questions and provide feedback to help you improve your performance. Practice several times to boost your self-confidence. I would ask my friends to help me choose the right outfit for the interview (my clothes were really bad haha) and make sure I felt confident and comfortable. Pay attention to personal hygiene and grooming to ensure a neat appearance. Emphasize positive self-talk and believe in your ability to handle the interview.
4. Self-confidence building:
List your strengths and past achievements, often review, social fear is not a big problem, we can still turn disadvantages into advantages, maybe the company needs us to be not good at communicating with outsiders, more attention to improving their own employees, to be confident. Practice positive self-talk and tell yourself that you are valuable and worth hiring. Prepare slogans of self-encouragement, such as "I can do it." Ask a friend some relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to calm down before the interview.
5. Gradually Expand Your Comfort Zone:
Start with small social interactions, such as talking to strangers, and gradually increase in difficulty, such as attending social events or interviews. After each successful social interaction, give yourself a small reward to reinforce the positive experience. Being rejected is part of normal, don't take failure as a personal failure. Taking these steps consistently and gradually can help you gradually overcome your social phobia and find a satisfying job.
Every effort is an opportunity to learn and grow, and I wish you success.
