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Key points
- The key to crack the code for a stress-free job interview is to rehearse the positive outcome.
- Build confidence in yourself by anchoring your answers to the company's needs.
- Visualizing yourself experiencing success sets you up for victory.
- Let your confidence and competence shine with smart, non-verbal language.
Welcome to another edition of our Thought Shifter Solutions Series, where we explore with you practical strategies and techniques to empower you to take back control the right way, the smart way.
In this blog post, we'll address the all-too-common waves of stress and anxiety we all go through with intense job interviews. We understand how crucial it is to present your best self during this process, but who’s at their best in the pressure cooker?
This is precisely why we've developed these five powerful strategies from behavior therapy techniques to help you win over the interviewers and present a calm, confident, and convincing mindset—that will help you hopefully land that all-important next big step in your career.
Using these methods, if you practice them, you’ll discover how to transform your stress into success and make a killer impression.
Under each step, you’ll find what we call our “thought shifter declarations.” To get the fastest results, repeat out loud these statements as you prepare for a great outcome for the interview. Let’s get started:
Step 1: Reframe Your Expectations
As you prepare for your job interview, it's most important to reframe your narrative or expectations. Instead of focusing on “What if…” possible mess-ups or failures, shift your attention to your strengths, accomplishments, and the valuable skills you bring to the table that will be a great benefit to the company. Replace a fear mindset with a mindset of excitement, recognizing that every experience, including past interviews, has equipped you with valuable insights and lessons learned.
- Thought shifter declaration: "I am the author of my own success story and they will be totally impressed at what I can contribute to their company. They’re gonna be blown away!"
Step 2: Visualize Your Success Impact
Visualization is a powerful psychological technique that can significantly impact your performance before and during a job interview.
Start by closing your eyes, taking three deep and slow breaths, and vividly imagine yourself entering the interview room, radiating confidence and professionalism. See yourself making good eye contact with a smile on your face and giving them a strong handshake. Picture yourself answering questions articulately, showcasing your skills and expertise, and connecting with the interviewer on a personal and friendly level.
- Thought shifter declaration: "I see myself sitting relaxed, arms unfolded and easily responding to all questions with confidence and poise. I am enjoying this process so much and see their positive reactions at every turn. I’m really acing this thing!”
Step 3: Prepare Strategic Answers
Thorough preparation is key to nailing a job interview. Take the time to thoroughly research the company, its values, and the specific role you are applying for. Anticipate common interview questions and prepare simple, strategic answers that bring together and align your skills, experiences, and knowhow with the company's goals and needs.
- Thought shifter declaration: "I am ready to showcase my skills without being arrogant. As I review these values and key needs of this company, I’ll say aloud my best answers to show ‘em I’m the one for this job.”
Step 4: Practice Projecting Confident Body Language
Did you know that during a job interview, nonverbal communication can speak way louder than your words? According to psychologist David Matsumoto, research shows that non-verbal cues can carry up to five times the impact compared to words alone. Your body language can communicate confidence, competence, and professionalism. Practice maintaining good posture, making eye contact, and using assertive yet respectful gestures, and never fold your arms in front of you or cover your mouth with your hand.
- Thought shifter declaration: "I am projecting confidence through my body language. I keep my hands away from my face, relaxed on the arms of the chair, make confident hand gestures, do not shake my feet, and keep a smile on my face. I’m enjoying them, they’re enjoying me!”
Step 5: Cultivate a Positive, Upbeat Mindset
Maintaining a positive and can-do mindset is a must during any job interview process. Instead of succumbing to self-doubt or negative thoughts, consciously and deliberately choose to anchor your thoughts on positivity and trust in your abilities and talents. Remind yourself of your accomplishments, the effort you've put into your preparation, and the value you’re bringing to the organization. This is your job! Let them know it.
- Thought shifter declaration: "They are going to be so glad to have me interview for this position. They’ll be so impressed with all I bring to the table. I’m so excited to strut my best stuff, but stay humble and confident. This’ll be great. Can’t wait!”
By implementing these proven five strategies—reframing your expectations, visualizing major success, preparing strategic answers to meet their needs, rehearsing confident body language, and cultivating a positive, “I got this!” mindset—you'll be well-equipped and empowered to tackle your upcoming job interview with confidence and give yourself that winning edge.
Remember this: real success isn’t solely determined by the outcome of the interview itself, but by how you use the experience for personal growth throughout the process. With every interview, you will believe more in yourself, stay focused on your strengths, and trust that you have what it takes to excel until that one right door swings wide open for you to walk in to your brand new job.
You’re a unique original—not another one like you of all 8 billion on the planet. It will be their privilege getting to meet you in this hunting adventure. Don’t forget that.
Finally, the more you rehearse those thought shifter declarations, the more they’ll get hold of your automatic, subconscious thoughts. You might even want to record them on your phone so you can listen to them over and over again.
