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Interview nerves creep up the minute you walk into your interview, causing you to stutter
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as soon as you're asked the first question. If you've found yourself in this scenario over and over again, then you've come to
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the right place. Within this video, we will walk you through 10 tips that'll make you more confident
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in an interview. Number 1. Remember your value. Before you walk through the company doors, remind yourself that you've made it this
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far for a reason. You've already done the hard part by securing the interview, so go in there and prove that
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the hiring manager made the right choice by shortlisting you. Simply back up the claims on your CV with relatable examples and let the conversation
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flow naturally. Number 2. Take some deep breaths. When you start feeling anxious, the blood flows away from your brain and into your muscles
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The lack of blood in your brain then affects your cognitive behavior, which makes you stutter
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forget your words and panic. In order to remain calm, take in three deep breaths through your nose and out through
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your mouth. Number 3. Maintain eye contact. A lack of eye contact is the biggest giveaway when it comes to lacking confidence
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So even if you're trembling in your boots, make a conscious effort to maintain natural
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eye contact throughout your interview. The keyword here is natural. You don't want to stare at your interviewer for a prolonged period of time and make them
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feel uncomfortable. Number 4. Watch your body language. Your body language and posture are just as important as eye contact
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So if you're a fidget, try to keep that under wraps during your interview
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For example, if you're prone to shaking your legs, place your hands on your lap to avoid
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any unnecessary movements. Number 5. Listen. If singing your own praises is good, you need to show that you're a decent listener, too
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Follow your natural instincts as an introvert and use your great listening skills to understand
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what your interviewer is saying and to bring it back into the conversation
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This act will be sure to impress your hiring manager. Number 6
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Interview the hiring manager. Don't forget that an interview is a two-way street and you have the opportunity to ask
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your own questions and judge whether the job and company tick all your boxes, too
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Not only will this show that you're genuinely interested in the role, but will exude confidence
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at the same time. Number 7. Act it out. As the old saying goes, if in doubt, act it out
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A great technique to appear more confident in an interview is to impersonate someone who
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is naturally confident. Let's say you have a self-assured friend, mimic their behavior during the interview
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and act as they would to come across as more confident. Number 8
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Think positively. One of the main reasons for interview nerves is due to candidates thinking the worst
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They picture themselves stumbling over their words before it's even happened. So to flip that and make sure everything goes smoothly, project positivity and make yourself
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excited for your interview. Number 9. Complete an extroverted act before the interview
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Chances are you probably wouldn't have spoken much before your interview, especially if
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it's scheduled first thing in the morning. So to help boost your confidence, complete an extroverted act, like having small talk
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with a barista during your morning coffee run or chatting to the receptionist while
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you wait to be called into the interview room. Number 10. Smile
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Last but not least, don't forget to smile. Smiling shows that you're happy to be there and are generally an approachable person
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It's also contagious, so the more you smile, the more your interviewer will smile back
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making it a more relaxed and warmer environment. With these tips, you should be feeling confident and ready to ace your next interview
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