What do you do if you're struggling to present yourself confidently in an interview?

Confidence can feel difficult because it's a vague term with many definitions. Try this definition: "memory of previous successes" Before the interview, spend a few minutes with your eyes closed recalling just 3 memories of something you did that was scary. Remember how awesome it was that you did that? If you can do that, you can do this, let's go!

Take a breath. Listen. You know more about yourself than anyone else, and you've worked hard to get where you are. So whether it's sitting across the table from another person who is doing their job and also probably nervous .... a webvid call ... or a phone interview, you know this stuff. You were MADE to do the things you've learned and enjoyed doing. So ... take a breath. You've got this. :) You already know this stuff -- just talk about it!

Being great at interviews is a SKILL, and like any skill it can be learnt. However, knowing where you are starting from is key. Consider: - When was the last time you interviewed - What was the feedback - How up to date if your CV - How relevant are your skills for the job in mind - How can you get practise and research techniques.

One of the all time reasons people come to me for help, advice, support etc is feeling like an imposter. From senior management down to the least experienced staff member I've met, imposter syndrome can strike. Regardless of how tough it gets, remember who you are, why you're there and that you have just as much reason to get that job as anyone. Tell them about yourself, tell them who you are and what makes you tick. Bring a bit of personal personality to it!

Confidence often comes from knowing yourself very well, understanding what you are good at and knowing your worth. It takes practice, but the more you know yourself, the more comfortable you can become with who you are.

What we think about ourselves impacts how we feel - -> How we feel impacts how we act. In a situation where presenting your best version is key practising reminding yourself why you are the person for the job, what a confident person would do and how would they act. Play some inspiring music to get you in the right state before. Practising speaking and recording yourself and see where you can improve. Practising in private = rewarded in public!

Your body language is definitely a giveaway of how you feel. To help you build confidence try rehearsing in front of a mirror and maintain eye contact with yourself. It's super uncomfortable. But trust me you will get better with practice. If you can speak to yourself in a way that you believe yourself, you will foster the confidence you need.

Rentrer dans la pièce, avec la sensation d'être bien ancré, tête haute et avec le sourire et dire bonjour avec poignée de main ferme Au cours de l'entretien, rester concentré sur le fait que vos interlocuteurs sont des personnes qui ont aussi été des recrutés à un moment donné, pour voir l'entretien comme un échange, plut?t que comme une obligation à être parfait, source de stress et de déconcentration

Most people don't run a marathon untrained, so why would you enter an interview unprepared? Prepare as much as you can, know your potential answers, examples, the company, the role, and more. However, don't be overly prepared - if you come across like you studied your answers, this can be counterproductive.

Lack of confidence when presenting yourself in interviews is crucial and you should investigate it thoroughly, and hopefully succeed in finding the root causes. Are you afraid to fail? to succeed? to talk positively about yourself and praise yourself? to feel like you need to "sell yourself"? and so many other possible things that hurt your confidence. Use friends, colleagues, professional people and whoever you need to get to the bottom of this issue, and then you can prepare thoroughly - could be interviews by professionals, public speaking opportunities, learning or doing things in "sales". Also, you might have issues that are secretly hurting your confidence such as body language, pronunciation, vocabulary, the way you dress or others

Preparation is absolutely key, and it's crucial to practice potential questions and answers, making sure you've got examples ready to showcase your skills using the STAR method. Find someone you trust, ideally supportive and honest, to help you practice. If you have the chance, consider working with an external coach too for extra support. Don't hesitate to ask for feedback and keep refining your answers until you feel confident.

Building an achievement board (virtual or physical) can be a useful and reusable preparation task. Use it to record positive feedback, reviews, promotions, successful job applications, projects well-delivered, exams passed, papers published etc., whatever is relevant to your career journey so far. It can also cover challenges you've overcome. This can help with multiple elements of interview preparation including confidence building, knowing yourself and reminding of key career achievements and challenges that it might be possible to incorporate in your answers to some interview questions.

Preparation is one of those things that can easily take you down the rabbit hole. Important to have a bit of a game plan in place for your interview. Firstly, prepare your pitch on why you believe you are the best candidate. This will help you articulate your value and your experience. Secondly, prepare your personal case studies. These are examples that you can demonstrate your experience and skills specific to the role.

One way to build confidence for interviews is to talk positively to yourself. Tell yourself that you got this, that you are perfect for the role and that you will rock the interview. Play some motivational music or affirmations, and you will see that you enter an interview much more confidently.

Visualiser l'entretien passé et réussi, en amont, en particulier au moment du coucher. Le cerveau l'intègre la nuit et permet de nous réveiller avec plus de positivité Se souvenir de toutes les fois où nous ons entrepris quelque chose de nouveau et où nous avons "réussi" pour faire. Objectif : transformer, immédiatement, pensée négative par une pensée positive

Practice, Practice, Practice. The interview should not be the first time the answers are coming out of your mouth. Practice your answers in front of someone, or a mirror or a zoom video. The more you practice, the more comfortable and confident you will be. Guaranteed!

Each interview, no matter the outcome, is a great opportunity to learn. Every step you take will bring you closer to your goals, and by reflecting on what went well and what could have gone better, you can adapt and be even better prepared next time.

1. Preparation: Thoroughly research the company and practice responses to common interview questions to boost confidence. 2. Visualization: Visualize success and positive outcomes during the interview to instill confidence and calm nerves. 3. Body Language: Adopt confident body language, such as good posture and firm handshakes, to convey assurance and authority. 4. Self-Affirmations: Repeat positive affirmations to yourself before the interview to reinforce self-confidence and belief in your abilities. 5. Mock Interviews: Conduct mock interviews with a coach or friend to gain feedback and build confidence in presenting yourself effectively.

If you've made it as far as the interview - Celebrate! You must be doing something right and have skills they need. The rest is practise and preparation. Leading yourself to present the best version of yourself. Work out where specifically can you practise, is it body language or presenting your experience or is it answering questions. Knowing where to focus in on will help you shine - Best of luck!

The secret is that confidence is not an innate trait - it's a skill to be practiced, strengthened and mastered, like any other skill. To improve your confidence, you practice bravery and confidence in face of your fears. This isn't 'fake it till you make it', it's practicing a new skill that creates a new neural pathway in your brain, to rewire your brain and nervous system towards more confident behaviors, and giving yourself evidence of your own capability to bolster up the confidence you're working on.

For some, an interview can feel like a mountain that needs be climbed with a focus on the end result. Of course you want the experience to be successful, but focussing on the end result can steal you attention from being present in the moment. Try to create some small goals in your mind and nail one question at a time. Focus on that one small goal and once you’re satisfied with your answer, move into the next. Being present in an interview will allow you to leave without regret. Regardless of whether you are offered the position or not, the experience has still been successful as you were present and authentic.

As part of your prep, build a solid foundation of information that will give you confidence A quick survey among trusted individuals (about 3-5) can provide valuable insights. Ask 3-5 people you trust, friends, family colleagues, the following questions; What one word or phrase describes me best? What do you think is my greatest achievement? What do you value most about me? What do you believe to be my greatest strength? This foundation of trusted information can serve as a platform of confidence as you prepare for your interview.