Confident in the interview
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The job interview is getting closer and your nervousness is increasing? With simple tricks you will convince everyone in the appointment with your self-confidence.
Hand on heart, who doesn’t get excited before an interview? And rightly so, it means we care about the job; that we burn for our work. But sometimes the excitement can turn into uncertainty, which can have a negative impact on our presentation. How can you remain confident and cool at an interview despite shaking knees? We have great tips that will blow everyone away.
Interview: The right preparation
Preparing for the interview is probably the most important part, because if you feel safe and prepared, nothing can throw you off track so quickly. But what does good preparation include?
- Go through the requirements: Take a close look at the job advertisement and write down which requirements are particularly important for the potential employer.
- Research on the new company: Find out about the company, company policies, and the people who will be interviewing.
- Research route: Being late for an interview does not make a good impression. Research in advance how long the journey will take and plan a small buffer.
- Prepare answers to difficult questions: Unpleasant questions, such as about our greatest weaknesses, can unsettle us. Think of suitable answers in advance.
- Collect all documents: Gather all the necessary documents the day before the interview so that you don’t forget anything the next day.
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Interview: Confident demeanor
Being self-confident is the be-all and end-all in a job interview. If you don’t believe in your own abilities, how can others do it? It starts with the language:
- Avoid subjunctive
- Say “I” instead of “man”
- Avoid expressions like: maybe, somehow or eventually
But visualization or positive stimulation of your subconscious can also improve your appearance at the interview. Small exercises, like grinning at your own reflection for a few minutes in the morning or striking a power pose for a few minutes, can already have promising effects on our inner being. Try it!
Interview: The right outfit
You are well prepared, feel strengthened inside and then you stand in front of the closet in panic and don’t know what to wear? So it is with all of us. There are one or two fashion rules that you can fall back on during the interview. Anyone who owns a blouse and a blazer already has two basics that can be used to create great looks for a job interview.
In general, of course, only those who feel comfortable in their own clothes radiate self-confidence. So stay away from outfits that make you feel disguised. It doesn’t always have to be a sleek trouser suit, a blouse can also be worn super casually under a knitted sweater. The same goes for a blazer. Combined with jeans and your favorite shirt, the look still looks serious and valuable. If you want to go all out in terms of style, you can also wear a trench coat. Fashionista Aïda Badji Sané has been a fan of the smart business look for a long time.
Ask the right questions
In the interview you should not only be a passive participant. Become active yourself and ask questions about the employer, company policy and cooperation. This shows interest and encourages the flow of conversation. Since the good questions simply don’t come to mind in an emergency, it helps to prepare two or three good questions in advance.
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