How to Be Confident in an Interview
Interview nerves creep up the minute you walk into your interview, causing you to stutter as soon as you’re asked the first question.
If you’ve found yourself in this scenario over and over again, then you’ve come to the right place!
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Within this video, we will walk you through 10 tips that’ll make you more confident in an interview.
1. Remember your value
Before you walk through the company doors, remind yourself that you’ve made it this far for a reason!
You’ve already done the hard part by securing the interview, so go in there and prove that the hiring manager made the right choice by shortlisting you.
Simply back-up the claims on your CV with relatable examples and let the conversation flow naturally.
2. Take some deep breaths
When you start feeling anxious, the blood flows away from your brain and into your muscles.
The lack of blood in your brain then affects your cognitive behaviour, which makes you stutter, forget your words and panic!
In order to remain calm, take in three deep breaths through your nose and out through your mouth.
3. Maintain eye contact
A lack of eye contact is the biggest giveaway when it comes to lacking confidence.
So, even if you’re trembling in your boots, make a conscious effort to maintain natural eye contact throughout your interview.
The keyword here is ‘natural’ – you don’t want to stare at your interviewer for a prolonged period of time and make them feel uncomfortable.
4. Watch your body language
Your body language and posture are just as important as eye contact.
So, if you’re a fidget, try to keep that under wraps during your interview.
For example, if you’re prone to shaking your legs, place your hands on your lap to avoid any unnecessary movements.
5. Listen
While singing your own praises is good, you need to show that you’re a decent listener, too.
Follow your natural instincts as an introvert and use your great listening skills to understand what your interviewer is saying and to bring it back into the conversation – this act will be sure to impress your hiring manager!
6. Interview the hiring manager
Don’t forget that an interview is a two-way street and you have the opportunity to ask your own questions and judge whether the job and company tick all your boxes, too.
Not only will this show that you’re genuinely interested in the role, but will exude confidence at the same time.
7. Act it out
As the old saying goes ‘If in doubt, act it out!’
A great technique to appear more confident in an interview is to impersonate someone who is naturally confident.
Let’s say you have a self-assured friend, mimic their behaviour during the interview and act as they would to come across as more confident.
8. Think positively
One of the main reasons for interview nerves is due to candidates thinking the worst – they picture themselves stumbling over their words before it’s even happened.
So, to flip that and make sure everything goes smoothly, project positivity and make yourself excited for your interview.
9. Complete an extroverted act before the interview
Chances are, you probably wouldn’t have spoken much before your interview – especially if it’s scheduled first thing in the morning.
So, to help boost your confidence, complete an extroverted act like having small talk with a barista during your morning coffee run or chatting to the receptionist while you wait to be called into the interview room.
10. Smile
Last but not least, don’t forget to smile!
Smiling shows that you’re happy to be there and are generally an approachable person.
It’s also contagious, so the more you smile, the more your interviewer will smile back – making it a more relaxed and warmer environment.
With these tips, you should be feeling confident and ready to ace your next interview.
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