Interview, so scared

[Kelly.]

So, I've got an interview this Saturday for a receptionist job. I'm sooo scared. I've only ever had 2 interviews and I messed both up. First one I told them I wouldn't be able to get there, how stupid. And second one I got so frightened I couldn't speak properly argh just felt like a complete idiot and haven't been able to go back to the place since

Just feel like I'm not going to be able to get a job. Everywhere I've applied for I just haven't got anywhere with it. I actually know what I want to do with my life I just have to do the training which I can't do for another 2 years. So I need any job right now to get some money. But when I apply for jobs and with the 2 interviews I've been to so far I'm just having to lie to them. When they ask why I want the job I can't exactly tell them I only want it to sort of keep myself occupied till I can do the job I want can I? Just makes me feel so bad when there are probably people out there who would love the job so it's like why should I bother when someone else could have the job they'd love? Then I stutter, can't think of what to say and make a complete fool of myself.

As much as I want any job right now the thought of going to this interview Saturday is terrifying me. It's so silly but I'm wanting to cry because of it. I know really it probably won't be as bad as I'm expecting btu I still can't shake the feeling. It's like there's always going to be someone better than me and who wants the job more so there's just no hope for me

Any nerve calming tips or whatever pleeeease? Thanks.

[Paperdreams.]

Hey Kelly,

Just remember that by going for an interview, you have absolutely nothing to lose, yep? Everyone else going for the job is probably as nervous as you are, and try to remind yourself that it's not the end of the world if you don't get it. You can only try your hardest!

Before you go into the interview, take a few deep breaths. If you think you're going to do well and if you feel confident, then it's much more likely that you'll look confident and make a good impression. So just tell yourself that you can do it, because I know you can! I wouldn't worry so much about not telling them the absolute truth, I don't think hardly anyone does, and they won't know any different. You're making the effort to get this job, therefore you have as much right as anyone else to get it!

The more interviews you go for, the more confident you'll get and the better you'll do. Take care. xo

[HopeRises]

Good luck with it, It took me years to get my first job and then I built up a kinda phobia and so it took me again, years to get my next job. Ive had so many interviews and not hearing anything back and things and it is disheartening but I think, they lost out. I'd say don't give up with it.

Dress smart,have good body language (eye contact etc, try hard not to fiddle) Smile. Maybe you could get someone to give you a mock interview.
Don't give yes/no answers or 'it was ok' always try to expand. If you don't know what to say, you can take a pause before you give an answer, to think about things. If they ask you why you want it say "it will be a good experience and give me experience in a diffrent sector of work, will look good blah blah blah" something like that. No-one tells the whole truth at interviews and it's true it will be a good experience.

Take some deep breaths before the interview, maybe do some relaxation exercises before you leave and be prepared.

Good luck with it and if you don't get the job then it's there loss and your gain because hey you gained experience of an interview.

Another thing to remember, which is something that helps me is that, The interviewer is almost always nervous aswell.

Stay Safe and Take Care

Leighxxx

[Mirabelle]

If you're really nervous and losing speech capacity I advise to prepare your interview in advance. You can't know exactly what questions they'll ask but you can prepare a few points, like why you want this job, and what you think are you qualities etc.