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Unemployed and have a second interview - any tips?

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Springfwd · 15/04/2021 23:35

I am currently unemployed due to redundancy last year. have always worked, and quite miss it actually. I feel like my confidence has dropped massively being out of work and have been pretty stressed about money etc...

I attended an interview this week for a project assistant role. I hate interviews and I was worried my anxiety would make me cancel/or give a bad interview.

Prior to my interview I have read other postings about coping with interview nerves. Propranolol was mentioned, so I discussed this with my doctor and was prescribed Propranolol.

I have to say I am so pleased I took Propranolol prior to my interview, I still felt pretty nervous but it stopped the dreaded pounding heart beat which makes me feel sick and breathless, sweaty hands and that overwhelming anxiety feeling ..... instead I felt nervous but that was the only thing I had to cope with during the interview - what a relief!

I have been informed that I have been selected for a second interview, they were impressed and really liked me ..... this time its with the MD and a colleague. I am worried about interview questions that I might struggle to answer. I have searched the net but thought I'd post to share my experience

My interview is Friday pm - can anyone share any interview questions that you wish you prepared for? Only been given 24hrs to prep for 2nd interview eeeek! thanks :)

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Ikeatears · 15/04/2021 23:36

Not sure I can be of help but just wanted to wish you good luck!

Springfwd · 16/04/2021 00:02

Thank you @Ikeatears

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thebeachismyhappyplace2 · 19/04/2021 21:06

I hate interviews too. How did your second one go?

Springfwd · 20/04/2021 15:03

Agency said it went well.... I should hear later on this week.

I have never had a second interview before... I have more jobs to apply for so I guess if I don’t get this one I’m going to have to keep up on the interview prep Confused

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Harrythewho · 20/04/2021 20:27

Good luck!

Springfwd · 21/04/2021 09:26

Thank you @Harrythewho Smile

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sleepwouldbenice · 21/04/2021 21:21

Do you know the format?
If not then ....
a genuine look at your cv a d how well or not you match the job.
A list of examples to back up and support your cv relevant highlights to bring it alive
A list of questions genuinely tailored to the job
Ideally wherever possible reference back to your first interview ( I was interested when you said x, I woukd like more clarity on y) shows you were interested
Good luck

Onesnowynight · 23/04/2021 18:33

Hope it went well!

Springfwd · 26/04/2021 18:44

Thanks @sleepwouldbenice that was really helpful! :)

I have now had two interviews and have been offered both jobs!

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sleepwouldbenice · 26/04/2021 18:57

Fabulous, well done you! New dilemma!

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