Job Interview Tips - How To Deal With Interview Nerves
Summary
TLDRIn this video, 'The Interview Guys,' Mike and Jeff, address common interview nerves by offering five practical tips. They suggest researching the interviewer and company to reduce anxiety, arriving early to relax, visualizing the interview as a casual conversation, accepting the possibility of mistakes, and thorough preparation. The hosts also tease a free special report to help viewers master interview answers, encouraging viewers to click a button for access.
Takeaways
- š The script introduces Mike and Jeff, known as 'the interview guys', who help students overcome interview challenges.
- šāāļø A submission from 'Jeff in Seattle' requests tips for calming interview nerves, which Mike and Jeff address.
- š³ Mike humorously reveals that 'Jeff in Seattle' is actually Jeff himself, adding a personal touch to the advice.
- š Tip 1: Reduce anxiety by researching the interview process, including the interviewer's name and dress code.
- š Tip 2: Arrive early to the interview to avoid stress from rushing or being late.
- š¤ Tip 3: Visualize the interview as a casual conversation to reduce stress and practice with a friend.
- šŖ Tip 4: Accept that mistakes happen and show resilience, as interviewers expect human errors.
- š Tip 5: Prepare thoroughly by researching the company and rehearsing answers to potential interview questions.
- š” The script promotes a free special report by 'the interview guys' to help viewers give perfect interview answers.
- š The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to click a button to access the free report.
Q & A
What is the main issue Jeff in Seattle is facing?
-Jeff in Seattle is having trouble with interview nerves, which affected his performance in his last interview.
What is the first tip given by the Interview Guys to help with interview nerves?
-The first tip is to deal with the unknown by finding out as much information as possible about the interview, such as the name of the interviewer and the dress code.
Why is it suggested to arrive early for the interview?
-Arriving early helps to reduce stress and allows time for relaxation before the interview starts.
How does visualizing the interview process as a conversation help?
-It reduces stress by framing the interview as a normal conversation between colleagues, making it seem less formal and intimidating.
What is the importance of accepting that mistakes happen during an interview?
-Accepting that mistakes happen allows the interviewee to be more resilient and adaptable, showing the interviewer that they can handle errors gracefully.
Why is preparation emphasized as the final tip?
-Being well-prepared reduces anxiety and increases confidence, which in turn can lead to a better interview performance.
What is the special report offered by the Interview Guys?
-The special report is a free resource that teaches how to give perfect interview answers to the toughest questions.
How can viewers access the special report mentioned in the script?
-Viewers can access the special report by clicking the button on their screen as instructed by the Interview Guys.
What is the significance of knowing the interviewer's name before the interview?
-Knowing the interviewer's name can help establish a personal connection and reduce the sense of the unknown, which can alleviate anxiety.
How does planning the route to the interview ahead of time benefit the interviewee?
-Planning the route helps avoid stress from traffic or getting lost, ensuring a calm and punctual arrival.
What role does practicing with a friend or colleague play in interview preparation?
-Practicing with someone familiar helps refine delivery and responses, making the interviewee more comfortable and confident during the actual interview.
Outlines
š Overcoming Interview Nerves
Mike and Jeff, known as the Interview Guys, introduce a segment where they address a common issue faced by job applicants: interview nerves. They receive a submission from 'Jeff in Seattle' who requests tips on calming nerves during interviews. In a humorous twist, it's revealed that the submission was actually from Jeff himself, who had an awkward moment in a previous interview. The duo then proceeds to offer advice to help viewers manage their interview anxiety.
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Keywords
š”Interview Nerves
š”Submission
š”Tips
š”Unknown
š”Arrive Early
š”Visualization
š”Mistakes
š”Preparation
š”Interview Guys
š”Free Special Report
Highlights
Introduction of 'The Interview Guys' and their mission to help students with interview challenges.
Submission from 'Jeff in Seattle' seeking advice on calming interview nerves.
Humor about a shared name and location between the submitter and one of the hosts.
Acknowledgment of a personal awkward interview experience by one of the hosts.
Emphasis on the importance of addressing interview nerves for a successful outcome.
Tip 1: Understanding the interview process to reduce anxiety by finding out details beforehand.
Tip 2: Advising to arrive early to the interview to reduce stress and have time to relax.
Tip 3: Visualizing the interview as a normal conversation to reduce stress.
Tip 4: Accepting that mistakes happen and showing resilience in the face of errors.
Tip 5: Emphasizing the importance of thorough preparation to alleviate interview anxiety.
Offer of a free special report by 'The Interview Guys' to help with perfect interview answers.
Encouragement for viewers to click the button on screen to access the free report.
Closing with a reminder of the hosts' expertise and a call to action for viewers to improve their interview skills.
Transcripts
hi I'm Mike and this is my friend Jeff butĀ you probably know us as the interview guysĀ Ā
today Jeff and I are taking submissions from ourĀ students to help them get over a major interviewĀ Ā
problem they're having so Jeff can you passĀ me the submission we're gonna focus on today
okay this one reads dear Jeff and Mike I'dĀ really appreciate it if you gave us some tipsĀ Ā
for calming your nerves in an interview becauseĀ I had a slight issue in my last interview whereĀ Ā
nerves might have played a role signed JeffĀ in Seattle okay good idea Jeff in SeattleĀ Ā
let's talk about nerves wait Jeff in SeattleĀ Jeff isn't that funny their name is Jeff andĀ Ā
they're from Seattle just like wait a minuteĀ Jeff from Seattle did you submit this job whatĀ Ā
no okay fine it was me I had a slightly awkwardĀ moment in my last interview and I just wantedĀ Ā
to make sure that doesn't happen next timeĀ but this was supposed to be for our studentsĀ Ā
ah never mind let's take a look at Jeff'sĀ awkward moment okay Jeff thank you for coming
Wow okay Jeff couldn't even get through theĀ introduction that was unbelievably awkwardĀ Ā
to say the least anyway have any of you folks atĀ home ever felt like Jeff before if so don't worryĀ Ā
because today the interview guys have got your topĀ five tips for battling interview nerves so what'sĀ Ā
our first tip Jeff thanks for preparing theseĀ Mike our first tip deals with the unknown we allĀ Ā
fear what we don't know and this is a huge causeĀ of our anxiety so if there's anything about theĀ Ā
interview you're unsure about find out find outĀ the name of the person who will be interviewingĀ Ā
you by calling the company and while you're at itĀ ask about what the dress code is if you're unsureĀ Ā
the less unknowns there are the more at easeĀ you'll be tip number two is to arrive to theĀ Ā
interview early and spend some time relaxing ifĀ you're rushing to the interview you're probablyĀ Ā
going to be rushing in the interview it helpsĀ to plan your route to the interview ahead ofĀ Ā
time as well so you don't arrive stressed afterĀ sitting in rush-hour traffic or taking a wrongĀ Ā
turn and getting lost the third tip on our listĀ is to visualize the entire process as a normalĀ Ā
conversation between two colleagues trying toĀ get to know each other a conversation is muchĀ Ā
less stressful than an interview so take someĀ time to practice with a friend or colleague toĀ Ā
perfect your delivery tip number four is to acceptĀ the fact that mistakes do happen and be okay withĀ Ā
that the interviewer knows you're a human andĀ is not expecting you to be perfect they reallyĀ Ā
just want to see that you're resilient and canĀ adapt when mistakes happen if you can do it inĀ Ā
the interview chances are you can do it on the jobĀ and our final tip is to make sure that you haveĀ Ā
really taken the time to plan prepare and rehearseĀ the less prepared you are the more anxiety you'reĀ Ā
gonna feel so spend some time researching theĀ company and more importantly preparing answersĀ Ā
to the interview questions you believe are goingĀ to be asked now you might be asking yourself howĀ Ā
on earth do I make sure I know how to giveĀ perfect interview answers to the toughestĀ Ā
questions well it's your lucky day because theĀ interview guys are here to help we've writtenĀ Ā
a hugely popular FREE special report that willĀ show you how to give perfect interview answersĀ Ā
every time all you have to do to get it is simplyĀ click the button on your screen now we're JeffĀ Ā
and Mike the interview guys saying thanks forĀ watching now go ahead and click the button now
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