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interviews
I have a big problem! I really need a job but I am scared to death of interviews what do I do! I would be happy to hear some advice!
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You can do phone interviews if thats easier...or you can face your fear thats the best thing...
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You might be able to try and ask one of your parents or even one of your teachers to set up a mock interview for you; since they will have more life experience, they will probably know the types of questions an interviewer would ask you.
Cheers and good luck on your interview.
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try out for an easy job like mcdonalds then work your way up it gets easier as you go along i mean what's the worst they can say to you no?
so what if youv'e venn rejected life moves on try STARBUCKS they are great people and mostly hire anyone!! hope i helped lemme no how it goes
yours till the surf boards,
LemonHead60505
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Interviews can be scary, so I feel your pain. You can always start something thats right for you. Like you can start a babysitting line and you can mow lawns or you can just turn a resime in to a place where you are interested in working.
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Be very very very prepared. Be ready for any question they can possibly throw at you. Tell you are ready and that you CAN do it, because you're well prepared. Dress formally (but don't overdo it) and take a few deep breaths before you start the interview and before each question to calm yourself down.
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I know it sounds cliche, but your best bet is to be as prepared as possible before going to an interview. Try to anticipate the questions that you will be asked and then practice how you would respond. You can do this on your own or ask a friend of family member to help you by playing the part of the interviewer. It sound corny, but it really helps if you've had a chance to work out the words you want to put together to answer a question beforehand instead of trying to make something up on the spot.
Also in an interview you want to be confidant and secure with yourself, but don't lie about your experience or qualifications. It might get you the job, but will likely backfire on you later.
Remember that you are trying to convince this person to hire you, so be sure to make eye contact and smile. Even if you are nervous, you will seem interested and likable. Also, it doesn't hurt to do your homework on the company you are interviewing with. That way you can asks informed questions and will appear to really be interested in the job and the company.
Finally, before you go to the interview, make a list of things you want to know about the job and don't be afraid to ask questions about the responsibilities and benefits of the position. You need to be respectful to the interviewer but at the same time you are interviewing them as well. You want to make sure that the position is a good fit for you and not a job that you would be disappointed with and unfulfilled by.
Remember it's okay to be nervous as long as you counteract it by being as prepared as you can be. Best of luck to you! Kind wishes,
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SMILE! People who smile - at the appropriate time of course - seem much more appealing than those who don't. Just remember that if you don't get the job, you will never see these people again, so it doesn't matetr if you mess up. And if you mess up - 1. they will understand because they see nervous people all the time! 2. They will like you to be a little nervous because it shows you care about the job. 3. there are other jobs out there!
You have to go in there telling yourself that you can do it. Self doubt won't help you at all. I know it's difficult, but there really is nothing else you can do than to get in there and face it. It's all about confidence, smiling, and positive thinking. I.e., 'If I don't do a good enough job for them to hire me, I am definately good enough for them to consider'.
Also, always remember that if your resume/CV is good, then that's a huge starting board to jump up from. They won't mind if you're nervous - really all that matters is that you're friendly and have the relevant experience!
If you are still really nervous, try breathing steadily in through your nose and out through your mouth SLOWLY - hyperventilating won't help! You could also apologise before the interview starts and say sorry if you stumble over your words or seem a little odd or whatever - you're just nervous because this job is something you would really like to do and you want to do well. Take a pen or a stress ball - something you can get a good grip of - in with you and clutch it hard every time you feel nervous.
Take some good luck charms and maybe even some little good luck messages on little scraps of paper in your bag or whatever with you to boost your confidence.
Have a mantra. Repeat over and over to yourself something along the lines of 'it's going to be OK', 'this is going well', 'I can do this', etc etc etc.
Make a list of possible questions they could ask you and get a friend to ask them you in a random order at random points of the day, making you think of a good answer on the spot.
Sorry this advice wasn't so great, but there really isn't much you can do confidence wise if you haven't got it! (I'm exactly the same). Good luck, remember to smile, and make eye contact!
Blessed Be,
Rach xxx
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Read "Your Career: How to Make it Happen," by Julie Griffin Levitt. I know, I know...The title sounds truly corny. But I had to read this book during one of my college classes. It's easy to read, informative, and very, very practical. Focus on Part Four, there are a lot of great tips for interviews...
Good luck ;) Hope you get that job :D
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Interviews aren't usually that bad. If the person interviewing you is good at what they do, they'll put you at ease and make you answering their questions easy. When answering, keep in mind the job that your applying for - a lot of times they are looking for your interpersonal skills and your reliability. And when interviewing, don't be afraid to ask them questions - the interview process is as much them getting to know you as it is you getting to know the company. You might find over the course of the interview that the job you are discussing with them would be the absolute wrong thing for you to do, or that you feel you don't fit into their company well. It is always better to find those things out ahead of time than it is to do so after they've hired you.
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Hi ... this is a problem that affects many of us! In fact I was in your shoes not to long ago myself! You just have to get in the frame of mind that you are looking for the job that you want, so in essence your interviewing the interviewer as well ... it gives you some control over the situation. Indeed, the worst thing that can happen is that you don't get the position, in which case you try again (if it's something your heart says you want) or you go elsewhere! Trust me, after going to just one interview, you'll have built some confidence, and the next one will be a little easier. You also have to rememeber, if you didn't make the position, it's not because of your personal qualities. Every company has it's personality fits that the interviewer looks for, if you don't fit a specific profile, they may not hire you based just on that ... So enoble yourself, prepare to answer more than likely personal questions, be honest and I promise you you'll come out if it a happier and more confident person!
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Be your-self. . .it will really help you out. .because if you DO get the job then the peple you woul with wont be like "She wasent lke this in the interview". . .Happy to help:)
*Katt*
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Practice helps a lot. If you know someone who conducts such interviews, have them do a test one with you.
If you have one, channel your worry into making sure the way you look and act is *perfect*. Dress appropriately, make sure there are no embarrassing marks or smudges, practice what you're going to say, ensure you have good posture and speak in a firm voice, give a clean handshake, etc...
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