Being zen on interview day.
28 November 2011
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Yes, of course, you are a little afraid of this interview that you hope for so much...
Here are 4 major tips that will help you relax.
Stay positive and confident!
The more you repeat that you are not up to the task, the less you will be. Because devaluing yourself and "negativing" yourself will only increase your fears, therefore decrease your chances.
Imagine, instead, the interview going well. Visualize it unfolding in a serene and pleasant way. Peaceful. Envision yourself in a situation of success and achievement. Of comfort, at least. This will help you at moment X to live it more calmly.
More pragmatically, don't lose sight that your career does not depend on a single recruitment....
Breathe!
It is so easy to spot someone's anxiety: their breath speaks for them, since it is jerky and short. Breathing is, indeed, closely correlated with thoughts. It is therefore imperative to chase away your negative and anxious thoughts so as not to limit your breath, so as to be fulfilled both literally and figuratively.
Take a few minutes during your commute or just before the meeting. Put your hand on your abdomen and try to concentrate on your abdominal breathing. Inhale and exhale as much air as you can, gently, remembering to inflate your abdomen (and not your chest).
Stretch!
Athletes stretch, tense and relax their muscles. Do the same. At this moment, you are a little (yes, yes) an athlete facing a test. And everyone knows that stress increases muscle tension, stiffness and cramps.
To relieve your back muscles, interlock your fingers and stretch your arms as high as possible above your head, palms facing the ceiling. Slowly tilt your torso from left to right.
To relieve tension in your neck, raise your shoulders several times and hold this position for a few seconds before releasing gently.
To relax your facial muscles, mimic yawning: this also oxygenates the brain.
Massage your temples!
Nothing like a massage to relieve tension and tightness. To stimulate the blood circulation of your brain, allow yourself the luxury of a self-massage of the temples. Find a quiet place, close your eyes and press, using circular movements, on your temples with your fingertips. 5 minutes will be enough.
To finish the massage, gently pull your earlobes outwards with your thumb and forefinger.
You are ready!
Article written by The ReKrute.com team
Posted online on November 28, 2011.
Here are 4 major tips that will help you relax.
Stay positive and confident!
The more you repeat that you are not up to the task, the less you will be. Because devaluing yourself and "negativing" yourself will only increase your fears, therefore decrease your chances.
Imagine, instead, the interview going well. Visualize it unfolding in a serene and pleasant way. Peaceful. Envision yourself in a situation of success and achievement. Of comfort, at least. This will help you at moment X to live it more calmly.
More pragmatically, don't lose sight that your career does not depend on a single recruitment....
Breathe!
It is so easy to spot someone's anxiety: their breath speaks for them, since it is jerky and short. Breathing is, indeed, closely correlated with thoughts. It is therefore imperative to chase away your negative and anxious thoughts so as not to limit your breath, so as to be fulfilled both literally and figuratively.
Take a few minutes during your commute or just before the meeting. Put your hand on your abdomen and try to concentrate on your abdominal breathing. Inhale and exhale as much air as you can, gently, remembering to inflate your abdomen (and not your chest).
Stretch!
Athletes stretch, tense and relax their muscles. Do the same. At this moment, you are a little (yes, yes) an athlete facing a test. And everyone knows that stress increases muscle tension, stiffness and cramps.
To relieve your back muscles, interlock your fingers and stretch your arms as high as possible above your head, palms facing the ceiling. Slowly tilt your torso from left to right.
To relieve tension in your neck, raise your shoulders several times and hold this position for a few seconds before releasing gently.
To relax your facial muscles, mimic yawning: this also oxygenates the brain.
Massage your temples!
Nothing like a massage to relieve tension and tightness. To stimulate the blood circulation of your brain, allow yourself the luxury of a self-massage of the temples. Find a quiet place, close your eyes and press, using circular movements, on your temples with your fingertips. 5 minutes will be enough.
To finish the massage, gently pull your earlobes outwards with your thumb and forefinger.
You are ready!
Article written by The ReKrute.com team
Posted online on November 28, 2011.
