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Interview tip 5 relax
The document provides interview preparation tips focusing on the importance of relaxation before the interview. Key points include ensuring you are well-prepared and well-rested, while engaging in positive activities to boost confidence. Mary Sherwood shares her expertise and resources to help candidates feel calm and collected on the day of their interview.
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Interview tip 5 relax
- 1. INTERVIEW TIP #5 …Relax! Mary Sherwood Sevinsky, MS, CCM, CDMS
- 2. About me… • MarySherwood, MS, CDMS, CCM Occupational Consultant • www.about.me/marysevinsky Share a review: http://tack.z/6NDp • My Blog: www.JobSearchForTheRestOfUs.com More information about my services: www.Life-Works.Info Additional Resources • JOB SEARCH FOR THE REST OF US Group on Linkedin: http://lnkd.in/dB5sATb Twitter LinkedIn Facebook • Careerealism
- 3. Review By now youare getting the idea that there is really a lot involved when experts and others tell you to “make sure to prepare for an interview!” Already, we have covered • Practicing – Over Preparing • Taking Notes • Wearing Appropriate and Comfortable Clothes. • Visit the location the day before the interview
- 4. Relax!? • You mightbe thinking – how can I relax!? • Shouldn’t you be practicing your answers to common interview questions? • Reviewing scenarios to relate your experiences to the potential job? • Studying the company?
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- 6. Done… • After youhave visited the location, there is very little more for you to do. • You certainly shouldn’t cram for the interview. You are well prepared! • You have visited the location and have an accurate idea of how long it will take you to get there.
- 7. Done and Done… •Your interview outfit is laid out and ready to go (all tested for comfort and fit!). • You have a well prepared folder and/or notebook ready with your questions and to take notes.
- 8. Now…. • Now youfocus on eating, drinking plenty of water, and getting a good night’s rest. • Be sure to watch the news the night and morning before so you have small talk ready or are clueless about some big news story everyone is paying attention to.
- 9. Talk it out •Talk with your friends or partner about your excitement and how prepared you are. • It’s ok to share with them that you are a little nervous if you are, but don’t make this your focus. • Do and read things that make you happy. Surround yourself with all things positive. • Now is not the time to reach out to fellow unemployed job seekers who are currently in the doldrums.
- 10. Follow your plan •Follow your time line for arrival, having plenty of time and not feeling rushed and you will be certain to appear calm, cool and collected. • You will exude confidence!
- 11. Recap So just torecap, by relaxing the day before the interview you will: • Arrive well rested and prepared • Identify additional conversational items • Appear calm cool and collected
- 12. • So, youhave practiced (Tip #1), prepared your notes (Tip #2), and have appropriate, comfortable clothes to wear (see Interview Tip #4 – Visit the location the day before and now Tip #5. Join me next time for Tip #6…. • Good Luck!
- 13. Resources for possibleinterview questions and/or answers: • Articles in my blog • Articles on CAREEREALISM • Articles on the Web • Need more help? Chat, Email, Skype, Hangout Click here for email Google Hangouts Live Person Chat - 3 minutes free Skype Mary.E.Sherwood • PS I also wanted to let you know about a new job search group I just started on LinkedIn, it would be great to have you and please share with your connections … If you are currently employed you might want to “hide” this group on your Profile; click here if you need help with that! Take care, Mary