Job Interview Questions: I have a job interview this Monday and am nervous....Way to calm nerves?

I don't urgently need to work but I have a job interview coming up and I am so nervous about it (I have social anxiety disorder). It helps that I don't absolutely have to work immediately but still the thought of it gives butterflies.

Any ideas on how I can be less anxious?

Master the Interview With These Job Interview Tips

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First of all, there are a lot of others who are going to this interview and they need the job just as badly or more than you. If you want to land this job, do so on your merits, abilities and personality.

Check out what interviewers are looking for: the kind of personality, by asking employment counsellors.

Do not chat about yourself, your personal life, or your likes and dislikes even if they ask you. Just remain calm, and be businesslike. Answer with, 'I am glad you asked that, but I know that once you have seen my work you will be impressed with my abilities.'

Don't smile too much, (some construe this as a come-on) and never say, 'this would be my dream job'. (they think you are too anxious). Just remain in control of what you can control: your emotions, your thoughts and your responses.

Dress for the job (and very neat, with shoes polished, nails polished, and blouse and trousers pressed, or a neat-as-a-pin skirt that's not too short or from last century) with few accessories but a watch. Be on time. Make sure your cell-phone is turned off. Don't chew gum and yet, have an air of mint about you. (you will be a breath of fresh air to their hard job of finding the right person!)

Your resume should be complete, but not verbose, (no more than 2 pages) and best of all, your references MUST check out. Contact all your references FIRST and ask them nicely if they would mind giving you the best, honest opinion of you as a worker. Let them know that you appreciate them by sending a thank you to your references.

Relax: you've got it covered and remember, where God closes a door, He opens a window. He will provide for you regardless of the job situation if you put your trust in Him. Psalm 91

Job Interview Essentials

• Just relax-You have nothing to lose like you say you don't need to work right away. Before the interview, visualize yourself being confident, clear spoken etc. The more you do, the better you will get. If you don't get the job' ask for feedback from the interview-you have nothing to lose, but lots to gain! Good Luck :)


• Suck on a peppermint before you go. Drink a little tea (not so much you need to use the lavatory). When you feel nervous, remember this person has to do this as well (or did before they received their current position). They are not gods, monsters, or your parents, just another human being like you.
  
  Now go out there and rock it.


• You should calm down and treat the interview as talking to your friend. At the interview, try and not to fidget as this will show your nerve to the interviewer! I overheard that eating a banana may help your nerve!
  
  Good luck!


• Have a cup of tea ahead of time or chew some gum. When you get there spit the gum out. (Before the interview) good luck!!!


• fill a balloon with flour and squeeze it when you feel nervous put it so it is unnoticeable in your pocket


• Picture the women/man naked.