How to Control Stress Level During Interviews

Job applicants look forward to getting an invitation to a job interview, yet dread the idea of attending one.
These mixed emotions often lead to stress and anxiety. Going to interviews is definitely not an easy undertaking, but there are ways to improve preparation and reduce stress.

• First, plan things in advance in your head. Imagine that you get up on interview day, eat breakfast, go to the interview, etc. Part of the mental preparation is to imagine yourself preparing, going, and attending the interview. If you do this, the day of the real interview, you won’t have to think what to do next, you’ll just know.
• Second, prepare for your interview. Go through the job posting, your cover letter, your resume, interview questions, etc. The more prepared you are, the more confident you will be, and the less stress you will feel.
• Third, have a good night of sleep and wake up the next morning fresh and optimistic. It’s all in your head. Don’t dread the interview. Instead, look forward to meeting your new co-workers.
• Fourth, make sure you arrive to your interview few minutes early. Nothing is more stressful than running late on interview day and having to justify yourself.

As the above simple steps demonstrate, preparing for an interview demands hard work and commitment. Don’t let luck determine the outcome of your future.
Article courtesy of WorkBloom, an employment blog incorporating a comprehensive career resources section, including the largest database of professionally written resume and cover letter samples on the Web.