Job Interviews

[Rosyrain]

Even people with anxiety need to make money to survive in the world, and most of the time, you can't make enough to live sitting at home on the computer, unless you are super lucky.

How do you all cope with job interviews when you have to sit down and sell your skills to a complete strangers? I have learned to practice my interview at home several times and work on the questions I am most likely going to be asked. I even go as far as to buy a new outfit and really fix up so at least I feel good going into the interview.

 

[janemariesayed]

I'm having a problem with interviews. Since returning to the UK I've seen that it has all changed. I worked in catering and the questions at the interview should, I think be relative to the work involved. Instead, employers are asking us to tell them about our greatest challenge and how we dealt with it. That is a trigger for me and sets me off on a panic attack. Now if they were to ask me, how would I cope with cooking a dinner for 100 people and my oven packs up, how would I deal with it, now that is relevant to the work.

I've been job hunting, but have met no end of triggers. It has made me worse and I've ended up with my head in a mess because I have been forced backwards. Once I am better, I will fight it. I don't know how, but this new way of interviewing people here is totally wrong.

 

[Bllexy]

In a job interview it's better to be yourself and always come well prepared and don't be afraid to ask questions. Ask things like: what do you expect of me, and how can I help this company. Be relaxed and try not to fiddle with your hair, bite your nails and play around. Now, you shouldn't be anxious about not doing all these things. What you should do is try and feel comfortable with your skills and they will sell themselves and you will feel more relaxed when you go to an interview. Maybe talk to a friend right before the interview, have a picture of someone you love in your pocket, make it your goal or try to imagine that the person you love and care about is interviewing you.

And also be aware that some jobs are just not right for you and some jobs you shouldn't do at all, or shouldn't be done by any human! Don't always think that you're that weak link. They need to do a good job also while hiring.

 

[DavidLee]

@Bllexy, it's been of help.
I've always had an issue with job-interview approach, but then when I'm interviewed, I wonder why I was so anxious. -That's it, I've always been anxious when I'm expecting to be interviewed. Preparations are what I can say that curbs this issue and the fact that I tell myself ''I'm worth that position/job!''

 

[Emma_s]

This was so helpful @Bllexy. I too am having problems with interviews. Apparently I look more nervous than what I think. I also start shaking sometimes, it's not fun, but I can't control it. And when I think I'm under control, I get told, "don't be so nervous". I guess it's something you need to prepare yourself for and overtime you'll have more control. I'm sure after a few interviews it gets better.

 

[Claraviolet]

I know that we are supposed to be honest and all. I have attended interview seminars. So, here is what I have learned:

1. Say yes for everything (Even if the real answer is 'no')
2. Make them feel that you are the best in the lot.
3. If you want them to know about your situation, try to break it to them slowly.

I guess that's all I can say at this point. Good luck!