Breathers Before A Job Interview
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You are sitting in your car in the parking lot. You’ve arrived early for your job interview so that you would not appear hurried or disorganized. However, those butterflies in your stomach will not be tamed. Of course, being nervous before an interview is quite normal. But you don’t want your anxiety to show through and ruin your interview.
What can you do? The following are a few suggestions for calming your nerves before going to your interview:
Serenity Now!
Picture someplace in your mind that you associate with peace and serenity. See it. Feel it. Smell it. Experience it with every sense that you can. For example, I like to imagine myself on a cool summer day sitting beneath an old oak tree eating fresh strawberries. I see the field of of flowers before me. I feel the breeze on my skin. I smell the sweetness of the strawberries and and taste their juice in my mouth. After a moment of virtually experience this relaxing scene, I am often much calmer.
Breath and Smile
Breathe deeply and slowly, from the diaphragm. Inhale calm and exhale nervous energy. Smile — it will help set your mood in a positive direction. Do this several times — is is hard to be nervous when you are breathing in this calm, relaxing manner.
Carry a Sweet Memory
Do you have a photograph that just makes you smile and feel happy? Carry this with you. When you need to relax and take you mind off anxious thought, take it out and recall the moment. You could also carry an image that represents your goal. Looking at this can inspire and embolden you to reach for your dreams.
Oath of Esteem
Create an inspiring, goal orient affirmation. Remind yourself that you are the best person for the job. Remind yourself that you can answer all the questions with grace.
Try these techniques before your next interview and see how much more calmly and confidently you appear.
