| Getting nervous before or during an interview is natural | | | | Remember to bring copies of your resume with you |
| but there are things you can do to combat it. | | | | ensuring that you bring one for yourself, too. You might |
| First off, practice makes perfect! The more you | | | | need to refer to your resume during the interview and |
| interview, the more confident you'll be. | | | | having a copy for you to look at means you don't |
| Do company research well in advance so that you | | | | have to memorize everything you've written but can |
| can relax before the interview rather than scrambling | | | | still comfortably refer to its contents. |
| to get ready at the last minute. | | | | Finally, don't place undue pressure on yourself. Don't |
| When it comes to answering interview questions, avoid | | | | make it seem like the interview is a do or die situation |
| trying to memorize scripted answers that you might | | | | because it isn't. Doing your best means going into the |
| have read somewhere. Instead, focus on answering | | | | interview relaxed and calm. |
| the questions in a way that makes sense to you that | | | | The more you interview the more confident you'll be. |
| showcases your experience and skills. | | | | Preparing well in advance for interviews and ensuring |
| On the day of the interview, wear comfortable clothing | | | | you arrive early will also help to avoid any last minute |
| that suits the type of interview you're attending and | | | | rushing around that causes your blood pressure to |
| ensure you arrive in advance so that you don't have | | | | skyrocket. |
| to rush to get there. | | | | |