When Uncertainty Overshadows Your Experience in a Job Interview

When Uncertainty Overshadows Your Experience in a Job Interview

A job interview can make you feel uncertain, even when you have plenty of experience. Find out how to prepare, speak naturally and show what you have to offer.

Before an interview, you may worry that you’ll forget what to say or fail to show what you can do. Rather than trying to seem perfect, prepare a few specific examples from school or work and think about what you learned from them. This article also includes simple exercises for your voice, posture and answers to help you practise speaking with confidence without pretending to be someone you’re not. That way, you can draw on your own experience even if you still feel nervous.

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Imagine that you are sitting in a waiting room before a job interview. What is going through your mind at that moment?

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Which image represents you the most when you are trying to convince someone of your worth?

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If you had to describe your inner voice before a challenge, what would it be like?

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What type of environment helps you the most to "recharge" before an important moment?

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What do you most often notice about a person who leads you (e.g., a boss, mentor)?

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If you had to compare yourself to a certain style of speech, which one would be closest to you?

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What do you do when you receive an unexpected question?

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Which word best describes your mental energy before performance?

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What image helps you boost your confidence?

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After an interview that didn't go ideally, what do you think first?

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