Recommendations for interview technique courses for nerves and articulating myself.

Nitgel · 2026-03-13T05:45:54+00:00

Can anyone recommend a course to help with interview technique. I have had a few interviews and have skills and experience but I am really struggling to articulate myself in the interview. I revise so many star examples that I promptly forget or waffle on and I am definitely aware I am doing this. I just can't wait to get out of the interview that I have spent hours applying and preparing for. I get so overwhelmed.

falalalalalalalallama · 13/03/2026 05:51

Not a course, but what helped me loads with interview nerves was realising that I was there to find out if the job and the company were a good fit for me, just as much as they were trying to see if I was a good fit. It transformed how I felt in the room. I went from feeling judged and "on show" (which is my idea of hell) to feeling purposeful and like I had a good reason to be there. It stopped me feeling nervous, that was a game changer for me.

Hopefully the same works for you. But if not, perhaps it could work to explore what it is you hate so much about interviews - maybe even with a therapist - and then try to address that (for me it was the sense of being judged, and that led to overwhelm) but maybe it's a different trigger for you.

Or, go on a course, good idea! 😊 Hopefully someone can suggest a good one.

Batteriesoptional · 13/03/2026 05:52

An interview isn’t an exam, it an opportunity to discuss your experience and what value you can bring to an organisation as well as learn more about the role and the culture of the place. Your issue is clearly nerves and it’s not surprising given how much you invest in preparing. There is an amazing book and podcast call how to own the room which I recommend. A lot of it is about public speaking but it has great tips on regulating nerves.

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Nitgel · 13/03/2026 14:33

It definitely feels like an exam !

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LadyLapsang · 14/03/2026 14:16

Crossing Thresholds.

Tonissister · 14/03/2026 14:21

falalalalalalalallama · 13/03/2026 05:51

Not a course, but what helped me loads with interview nerves was realising that I was there to find out if the job and the company were a good fit for me, just as much as they were trying to see if I was a good fit. It transformed how I felt in the room. I went from feeling judged and "on show" (which is my idea of hell) to feeling purposeful and like I had a good reason to be there. It stopped me feeling nervous, that was a game changer for me.

Hopefully the same works for you. But if not, perhaps it could work to explore what it is you hate so much about interviews - maybe even with a therapist - and then try to address that (for me it was the sense of being judged, and that led to overwhelm) but maybe it's a different trigger for you.

Or, go on a course, good idea! 😊 Hopefully someone can suggest a good one.

This is a good answer. In interviews, I like to focus on the company. Not how I am coming across, but on what they need and how i can help. I almost treat it as if I already work for them and am trying to solve the problem of recuriting someone. I ask questions about what they need and want, and then listen to answers and feed back how my experience and skills to date might be able to help or not, with honesty and genuine interest. I usually do well in interviews because you feel less nervous if you think it's about them, not you.