An interview is undoubtedly one of the more stressful experiences we go through. There’s usually a lot riding on that one session and we want to show off our best facets, meet the criteria and come across as likeable. That’s enough pressure to make even the most accomplished applicant sweat! These techniques for keeping calm will help you relax and shine:
Breathe in through the nose slowly and steadily for as long as you can draw it out for. Expand your ribs and stomach and fill your lungs. At capacity, hold your breath for a beat and then begin a slow, steady, drawn out exhale through your mouth. When you’ve emptied your lungs completely, hold for a beat once again. Repeat and you will feel much more relaxed.
The best antidote to anxiety is to be prepared. If you know you can answer any question, if you’ve done your research, you will be less likely to panic.
Giving yourself enough time to find the place, use the loo, freshen up and take a breathe means you can go in fresh and calm.