Yes, you must prepare physically, psychologically, and emotionally for your interview.
Everyone must successfully complete the interview as the first stage in order to be hired for the position they are pursuing. However, how you should feel, act, think, and behave before entering the room has a significant impact on how your interview will go. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind before walking into the interview room so you can ace it like a pro!
Enter with a “Smile”
How can I smile while nervous? Don’t overthink it! Never underestimate the power of a big and bright smile. It makes you captivating and draws everyone’s attention towards your personality. Moreover, it reflects your positive spirit, zeal to work, and confidence. This is what the interviewers are looking for a positive and cheerful person in their team so that the future engagements are interesting yet productive.
Stay peaceful and calm
After entering, you can feel intimidated (but you shouldn't!) by the number of candidates come with the same goal as yours. However, keep in mind that maintaining composure under pressure is the secret to success. An interview could not possibly be more harmful. (lol) Before you walk into the interview room, try to be as relaxed and composed as possible. How do you manage that?
Breathe deeply- deep breathing helps to lower the heart rate, controls the blood pressure, and relaxes your brain.
Listen to your favorite music, which calms and soothes your mind and soul.
Drink water as it hydrates and energizes your body and makes you feel fresh
Stay Focused and undisturbed by your surroundings
As you relax and calm your brain, don’t forget you could be called anytime for the interaction in the interview room. So always stay focused and do not get along with the gossips taking place around you. But it does not mean that you aren’t aware of what is going on around you. You should be approachable yet distant, undisturbed yet attentive to what’s going on around you. The whole idea is to understand the fine line between being aware of the situation and being immersed in the situation.
Listen to the experiences of the candidates interviewed before you
Pay attention to the experiences narrated by the candidates who were fortunate or rather unfortunate to have an interview earlier than you. Remember you are listening to understand and not panic in case you do not know the answers to those riddles. Also, try to analyze the kinds of questions asked by the interview panel. Generally, some sort of pattern is followed in the interview rounds.
Few general questions are asked, of which the most common are “Describe yourself”, “Tell about your hobbies/interests/likes”, “Introduce yourself in few lines” and the like.
Subject-specific questions, for which you have to be thorough with your respective subject matter.
How you can prove to be a useful asset to the organization- for which you should have carefully read the website of the organization and find things you can contribute in an effective and productive way.
Body language; Maintain a good posture
After all is said and done, you are now about to enter the interview room. Raise your head and straighten your back and be ready to impress the interviewer. But don’t be…I repeat …don’t be overconfident… as overconfidence is always read clearly by those experienced souls who are waiting to dissect you in the interview room. A correct posture, with a decent smile, reflects a confident personality and zeal to work. Always remember, you have the power to shape the course of your interview. Whatever you pour out from your prestigious mouth, it will be used for/ against you, so as to validate its authenticity. To be clear, specific, and support your statements with authentic examples.
Final thoughts
What you do before the interview should matter as compared to what happens during the interview. Take this into consideration and you will set the ball rolling for a smooth interview.
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