How To Be Confident in Job Interviews

We all get nervous before an interview, it’s very common. Even the most qualified of candidates is going to have a moment or two of self-doubt. So try to relax and just be yourself. The trick is to keep this to yourself and portray an image of confidence and that you are ready and nothing will stand in your way.Pre prepare your knowledge beforehand. Show you have done basic research and know the role that you are going for and what you can bring to the table. You will be surprised how many people just turn up expecting to wing it but actually forget they will be tested on what they know about the company or the role in which they have applied for and what their day to day tasks may consist of so read the job description. remember just because you’ve done a similar job before similar or even the same doesn’t mean the schedule or expectations are the same.This is what a potential employer wants to see. If you are not confident in your own abilities why should they be? Here are a few ways to show your confidence.Make eye contact with the interviewer nothing is more of a dead give away of poor self-confidence than a person that will not look someone in the eye.  Walk up to your interviewer, extend your hand and look in them in the eye when you greet them and express your pleasure of meeting them.Don’t beat around the bush when you are talking. Saying things like, “Well, I kind of helped with a project but I didn’t run it myself,” screams I do not think I am worthy of this position. Why not instead say “I assisted in a very successful project and played a key role in bringing it to completion.”Your role in the project may not have changed the perception the interviewer has of you has. If you haven’t been on very many interviews or it has been some time since you last attended one, it is understandable to be nervous.The more interviews you complete, the more confidence you will gain in your abilities to sell yourself.  And you have to remember that if you were not qualified you would not have gotten the interview in the first place.Use that knowledge to your advantage and instill confidence in yourself.  As a back-up measure, get some friends or family members to remind you of all of your great traits and what makes you special – an ego boost before an interview can certainly boost your confidence level.Have some prepared questions that you can ask at the end. It gives off an heir of confidence when you are able to positively put the ball in their court. A personal favourite question of mine is. “I’m someone who loves a challenge. Could you tell me about the challenges I may face in this role?”Dress smartly unless told not to do so. A suit is normally the case for formal interviews. Less formal interviews such as in the catering industry as bar work or waiting perhaps, then smart casual jeans and shirt is fine. Legend has it that a light blue colour is supposed to inflict your confidence on to your interviewer so I always include this colour whether it be a shirt or tie.