connection with the person interviewing you is also a good idea. Be sure to know and use the interviewer’s name during the job interview.
If you often forget names, write the interviewer’s name somewhere discreet, like at the bottom of your notepad or laptop screen.
At Jobs2Careers, we also suggest doing prior research on the hiring manager. This way, you can make great tailored comments and small talk to bond.
Ultimately, creating banter and finding a personal point of connection with your interviewer or hiring manager can increase your shot of joining their team. Hiring managers are likely to onboard individuals they enjoy and who are an excellent cultural fit.
Stay Calm
As pointed out by Jobs2Careers CEO, Thad Price, getting yourself into the right headspace is essential before the interview starts. Acknowledge that it is ok to be nervous, but plan ahead of time to use some coping tools to relax. Prepping yourself will allow you to exude confidence. Have the plan to talk to a friend who can psych you up or calm you down over the phone or queue up a song that makes you invincible. Breathing exercises or giving yourself a pep talk in your car can also be great ways to keep that nervous energy at bay. Here are a few more ways to stay cool,