Posted by CarolAnn on July 20, 2000, at 9:30:46
In reply to Crummy Worm has Job Interview--Prayers Please?, posted by shar on July 20, 2000, at 0:21:36
Here's something that has worked for me in that type of situation:
Right now, stop thinking about anything that makes you feel insecure, and start imagining the person (or people) who will be interviewing you. BUT don't imagine the interviewer as having POWER, imagine that they are even more insecure then you are. Imagine the interviewer/s as some poor shmoe doing a boring job, having a depressing day, and feeling insecure about doing the interview, because making decisions is very difficult and unpleasant.
NOW, imagine going into the interview with the attitude that you are going be as sweet and friendly as can be, so you can brighten this poor interviewer's day. Don't worry about impressing anyone, concentrate on being the type of friendly(but not overly 'familiar') individual that you would want to work with if you were in the hiring position. I know this sounds hard, but it will help you stop worrying, if you think of the interviewer as someone who has even more problems then you do and who needs a little empathy. And, you never know it could even be true!
Best wishes and I am praying! CarolAnn
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