Interview nerves

[MessyNeate]

I have an interview this afternoon. I am close to withdrawing because the nerves have taken over.

I haven't slept for the last two nights. I feel horribly nauseous and shaky.

Ridiculous thing is. I'm in the job already. It's to move from band 5 to Band 6 and I've been doing the job for the last year when on shift anyway.

I think it's because it's people I know and work with interviewing me.

I've prepped. This is my third time going for this role. Frustratingly every feedback sheet I get, always matches the answers I've prepped before hand but when I'm in the interview I just go to pieces! My mouth dries up. My mind goes blank and I end up mumbling and not saying enough! There is 5 other people going for it. And three posts.

I've got rescue remedy, I'm getting my husband to drive me (so I don't have to stress about parking!)

How can I get over the nerves 😩

I think someone told me once that a boiled sweet before interviews / presentations can help your voice and stop your mouth from drying up.

Have you rehearsed by actually role-playing some questions out loud with someone, or even just hearing yourself practice answers to the dog or to yourself.

I think really hearing yourself saying answers out loud beforehand helps as then it doesn't feel so alien when you're doing it on front of others.

Some people swear by slow breathing or even power positions beforehand, sitting or standing confidently to trick your body into confidence when it's feeling anything but.

Good luck!

I’ve interviewed lots of people for lots of jobs at all levels. Try to understand that the people on the other side of the table want you to succeed, they are as keen for you to do well as you are. I’ve often employed people who have not had a great interview they want somebody to do the job not be great at interview techniques.

@MessyNeate How did you get on...?