11 things to do before an interview to make it successful

15 minutes before the start of an interview is an agonizing time; job seekers often do not know what to do in this period of time before starting an important conversation.

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Psychologists and employment experts advise you to use this time in order to tune in to a conversation that will leave the interlocutor with the impression you need, writes Time.

Here are 11 things to devote to 15 minutes before the interview.

Take it easy

When you worry, your body produces stress hormones - cortisol and adrenaline. Depending on the level of stress, this can interfere with the ability to think clearly and therefore communicate effectively.

Calm before and during the interview allows you to focus on the questions and give better answers to them, so it’s worth spending a few minutes before the interview just to calm down.

Arrive early, but do not go inside

Being late for an interview does not contribute to the calmness of the applicant and the good mood of the employment manager, so try to always come before the appointed time, but no more than 10 minutes.

If you arrived much earlier, wait in your car or in a nearby cafe, as arriving too early may create a wrong impression of your situation, and will also put pressure on your interviewer, which may lead to negative emotions.

Be friendly to the receptionist and security guards

When you enter the waiting room in the office (it should be somewhere 10 minutes before the scheduled interview time), do not forget to be kind to the receptionist, security guard, or any other employee who will greet you.

It is very likely that he or she will report to the hiring manager about how you behaved.

Choose one or two things you would like to be remembered about.

Choose what sets you apart from other applicants and matches what the company is looking for. This may be project management, communication skills, or another set of knowledge and skills. Choose a couple of such things and think about the strategy, as you emphasize them during the interview.

Do not rehearse

Do not use a few minutes before the interview for excessive preparation or rehearsal of answers. This may result in your answers looking memorized, rather than natural, which will not add points to you in the eyes of the hiring manager.

It is important to know what to say, but not to collect answers to specific questions.

Breathe

Performing the first tip about staying calm can help breathing exercises.

The simplest one is just focus on your breathing, counting to 10, repeat this several times.

Focus on your pose

Sitting upright, maintaining eye contact and minimizing the use of introductory words gives the other person understand that you are a professional and confident person.

Moreover, this posture will give you confidence.

To take this posture, first sit on the edge of the chair, then straighten your back as much as possible, hold that position for a few minutes, and then relax a little.

Make sure your legs are comfortable on the floor and your shoulders are relaxed.

Do not check news, email or social networks

A few minutes before an interview is not the best time to read the news. You may hear or read something that makes you worry, then you will be distracted from the conversation and will not be able to carry on the conversation calmly.

Briefly review your interview notes, but do not do any additional research.

Before an interview, you should study the area in which you want to work, collect data about the company and prepare for the conversation, but this must be done in advance.

A few minutes before the interview you should not look for new information, but you can briefly review previously prepared notes.

Because if you start looking for important information at the last moment, there is a high risk that you misinterpret it because of haste and worries.

Look in the mirror

Go to the next toilet or clothing store to look at yourself in the mirror.

Even if you left the house, having a gorgeous view, on the way something could spoil your ideal image, but you did not notice it.

This time can also be used to wash your hands and make sure that your nails are clean and your palms are dry. If you wear comfortable shoes and plan to change into a more presentable, but less comfortable pair, do not do it in the office of the company where you are interviewing.

Think of something good

It may sound like a cliché, but by thinking about the nice things that make you smile and feel good, you can actually create the right mood for the interview.

A smile can open many doors and hearts.

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