Job Interviewer's Psyche
When you are gearing up for the job interview, there is a good chance that you feel like you're ready to run the gauntlet. Your mind may have you feeling like you are one of the main actors in the old Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic suspense movie, "Psycho". You're scared if you admit it, or at least a little anxious. You are going into an unfamiliar place; you'll be speaking to people who have power over you, who will be taking jabs at your resume, experience, and work character and so on. But, you are going for something that you want quite badly, a position in the company. Oh yes, you will also be competition with people who's ability you can't assess, and you'll find that you might have to wait several days to a week to hear back. With all of that going on, what's not to like about getting a job? Sarcasm aside, you'll find that getting a job can be an extremely difficult and stressful time for you, but you'll find that by keeping a few things in mind can help out your psyche a great deal.
The Night Before Your Interview
Make sure that you reach a point where you can say, "Yes, I am ready." Get everything gathered up. Yes, I mean, get your clothes, shoes, resume, and anything else ready. Set your clock, cell phone, and stove clock, whatever you need so you won't oversleep. Have your purse or wallet in order, with your car keys within reach. Then take some time to really breathe and just settle in. This technique can help you ground yourself, and you'll find that you are in a good place to go from there. You'll find that just by saying you're ready (don't be embarrassed, say it out loud!) can help you feel much better than simply sitting there in high tension.
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At The Interview
When you are thinking about finding a way to make sure that you are in a good situation to get started regarding your interview, remember that you are trying to impress someone, but that they have to impress you too. After all, you might be walking into a situation where they are attaching to many goals and responsibilities for too little money. Possibly you'll find that the environment is something that you don't want to cope with. Remember to ask questions of your own. If another question pops into your head that is relevant, ask it. Don't leave that job interview wondering about any aspect of the job; a job interview is a two-way street, and this can help put you on more even footing.
After The Interview
Remember that when you have an interview that the worst thing that can happen is that they won't accept you. Yikes, no one likes rejection. While this might make you feel anxious and angry, remember that this is by no means the worst thing that has ever happened. If they didn't accept you, there may have been a dozen of different things that contributed to it, and it might have had very little to do with you at all. Remember that rejections happen and that you will find a job eventually. When you are looking at a job interview, make sure that you are prepared, but keep in mind that even if this job doesn't pan out, another one will. Give yourself permission NOT to get the job. This is something that you will succeed at sooner or later.