First job interview nerves

firstly, don't be so shaky and fearful. always remember you donot have anything to lose, so keep up your high spirit and get going... here are a few tips: 1. be very strong and confident and have a high self esteem 2. dress corporately, walk in smartly and shake hands and then sit 3. never talk too much and advert yourself (prepare a good resume, where you give details in precise chronological reverse order, donot mention your failure and poor figurative details). respond to very aptly and donot digress. 4. if you donot know, admit it. admitting is commendable than givng vague and wrong information. 5. try to be truthful. there is one truth and you would not have to think for when the same question is cleverly repeated. 6. bear a pleasant face and a charming personality. i think, that's all about it. good luck

first of all, an interview is not a test. so dont think of it like that. consider it more of a get to know you discussion to see how well you would fit in with the company. you sound confident in your abilities. that is great. going into an interview confident makes a Huge difference. be friendly, but remain professional. in other words...unless your specifically asked something about your personal life...dont overshare. lol you should also do a bit of research on the company. that way if your asked a question like "What do you know about our company?" or "why should we hire you" that way you can give an educated answer and will show that you have a strong interest in getting the job. for the "why should we hire you" question, talk about your education/experience/achievments that are relevant to the job. also dont forget eye contact..it helps to re-enforce your interest in the job. and dont bad mouth your past employers. good luck! im sure you will do great, your confident of what your capable of and that is the most important part!

i just did my first interview last month in a call center company!...it was really a breath taking day for me because the flow is very fast!...my nervous took me down that's why i failed on the last interview!...i know it's my fault!...it's better to cam down so that you will be able to answer all the questions that the interviewer will ask you!...just relax and think positive!...that's all you need to do!...do mind other people around you!...just ignore all the bad rumors about the interview!...

Just be yourself...don't worry about being nervous...lots of times, the interviewer is just as nervous as you!! Did you know that? Good luck!!!!!!!!!! (and take deep breaths)

i think u should just take it easy. if u are thru your good luck if u aren't their bad luck... enjoy your interviwe, take it easy. be yourself , dont pretend and be cool. try to keep your hands one over the other so u dont twist your fingers and get nervous.

hey do not take interviews as a lifetime examination but treat it as one of the ups and down cycle of ones life .I know it isnt easy to appear in interviews but still hav faith in god and he will do the rest.

Be confident and honest, and try to show your stong points and avoid showing your weak points. The most important is - be confident and dont be nervous

Congratulations on getting the interview! I use to do interviews in my previous job so may be I can give you a few tips on what to do or what not to do LOL First of all, make sure you know a 100 % what is in your cv and that you are able to talk about it without any doubts. You may also want to read about the company, in case they ask you some questions about what you know about them. During the interview, try to be as natural as possible, not too confident but enough so that they will trust what you are saying, most importantly be honnest. If asked about previous companies or jobs, never say anything too negative about them or about your previous manager, don't lie either but just try to wrap it up and turn it into something positive. It is not easy to be comfortable during an interview, but that is also the role of the person who will interview you, to ensure that they give you the possibility to be at ease. Well I hope this helps you, I wish you the best of luck !

yeah it really makes a person nerves when have to face a first interview. i haven't given any but when i face teachers during my VIVA i feel so nerves

believe your self, increase your confidence and control your mind.

You are thirty years old you are going to face your first interview in your life & you need tips,right.First of all be confident& be optimistic,then only you will have confidence to face an interview.Always be calm&don't get TENSED,BE COOL. Inspite of all that think that you have that caliber that you will get this job.Before going to an interview check your CV.This is where most people got out of an interview.Keep your CV as simple as that.Don't BOOST your CV.Always write what you have or else you will suffer,be honest.As i already said be OPTIMISTIC,you will get the job.GOODLUCK!

hi, this is a day to day happening for every individual.. just stay cool & calm. try to meditate before u attend the interview. be subjective & bold enough to face the interview. always rememeber patience & perseverance alone hits to success. the world is wide if this gone so many are there.. so try to adpat this situation

This is a great topic i can make noted of this on my job interview this coming tuesday.thanks guys!

Hopefully you will have got the job you were looking for and I'm only sorry this post is too late to have helped with your previous job interview but in case you need some help in the future I have posted the website address of an article I have written on this subject (don't worry I'm not on comission for posting the link, just thought it might help) I used to work in recruitment for a number of years and have interview thousands of people so feel free to send me an message via mylot any time for some more tips on interviews, CV's etc. I am out of the industry now so any advice will be independent. http://www.helium.com/tm/187137/being-interviewed-vacancy-rollercoaster

for me, i had been in a couple of interviews before and i just take it easy... i think being relax helps a lot in handling the situation... just act normally and answer all the questions given to you in an honest and professional manner... good luck...

My tips for an interview: 1. Dress well 2. Be comfortable with what you are wearing 3. Carry a blank book to take notes in 4. Read up about the company ina dvance 5. Ask questions and let the person do more of the talking 6. Drink water during the interview but not too much 7. Be yourself

i also face the same situation on my first interview. not only for us but also for everyone who faces their first interviw will do the same.

Some books suggest that taking a rehearsal is one way to alleviate the nervousness. Before the interview, you imagine yourself facing the interviewers and anticipate what they will ask and how you are going to answer them. Any way, good luck to your interview.

Just few months ago i had first job interview and i failed.Then i tried to realise my mistake and alalyzed and try to root out my drawbacks.Durign first interview my heart was punding at double speed.that ws the main reason i failed,but in second interview i was hesitationless and full of confidence and i got success.try to be conscious in interview,dont let them dominate you.best of luck.

just be yourself as if you are just talking with your peers. mostly interviews are bout yourself, experience and backgroud, mostly, what was written on your cv's are the basic questions and the rest would be about the company and your would be contributions if ever they will hire you. just smile, take a deep breath and asnswer the questions..