When you land a job interview, you’ll have about five minutes to be excited before you begin the sudden, sharp descent into a major case of nerves. But what’s causing that change?
Job interviews are the professional equivalent of a blind date. You have no idea who you’re meeting, what you’ll talk about, or if they’ll like you—which is pretty intimidating. Like any major life event, a job interview can evoke fear because your future depends on the unknown.
The good news is, you don’t have to collapse under anxiety! With the right preparation, you can overcome your fears and ace your next job interview.
We found this checklist that walks you through how to prepare, how to behave during, and how to follow up an interview. Once you’ve prepared, just remember to take a deep breath and be yourself!
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