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| How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by LaurelP(m): 2:53pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
Some people find it difficult maintaining confidence and composure during interviews, even when they prepared well. To this kind of people, its more of a mental issue. I just wanna give some tips based on my own experience for those faced with this problem. It may not be a total solution, but I'm sure if you practice them well, you'll improve. Interviews are like any other experience in life, you get better by practicing and going for interviews. Maintaining confidence is an inside and outside challenge. U want ur outside appearance to project self-assurance and u also want to feel it on d inside too. 1. A confident Smile: a smile projects confidence. The right way is to smile hard, and then relax it just a little. D corners of ur mouth shud be turned up slightly, but not too much. Practice it over d mirror! 2. A firm handshake: Having a good, firm handshake also communicates confidence. A gud handshake shud be firm but not rib cracking. No girly, end of finger grab, or too stiff. Hold for a count of 3 then release. 3. Steady Eye Contact: Eyes are d window to a person's soul. Eye contact shud be steady but not searing. It shud be long enuf to come across as interested and confident, but not so long that the other person feels stared at. Its fine to break eye contact for a brief period and return again. 4. Listen attentively before answering: Some people are usually in a rush to form answers in dia head even when the question is still being asked. Dis is a bad listening skill. U shud wait for the question to be completed and understand it fisrt before answering. 5. Look and smell good: No overgrown hair, unironed clothes, dirty shoes, mouth odor, etc. All these make you loose confidence in yourself and affect your performance. You must have at least 2 good interview outfits in your wardrobe. 6. Practice self talk: Remind yourself that interviews are just a discussion and not do or die. Tell urself that u are prepared, u will do well, u will be fine. 7. See if you can discover a problem with the company: In my last interview, I told dem dat d company is loosing a lot of money becos they're not active on d social media. I explained to them and they were like woow! Dat was what gave me the job! Try if u can see a problem dat the company has and blow it out of proportion! They will employ u. NB: These tips will work wonders only if you have already taken your time to prepare and also research the company. 58 Likes 11 Shares |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by donholy28(m): 2:56pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
And above all pray to God for the grace...so ur brain no go format due to d way dem go dey look u like say u steal goat...and u go begin talk nonsense and answer nonsense... ur hand go dey shake so tey u no go fit sign signature.... pray to GOD 54 Likes |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by LaurelP(m): 3:24pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
donholy28: E dey my mind sha. But u know some peeps here will be like "everything God". Some don't even believe in God. 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by prelinctus: 3:31pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
The truth is that everyone gets nervous at the first time of asking but once one starts talking the nervousness will gradually go away. 6 Likes |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by Nobody: 3:45pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
Good tips buh not really easy to execute  Truth be told, Mr anxiety always tend to format ur memory once uu start the interview  My key tool tho iis confidence even wen uu are wrong gan  2 Likes |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by asscb(f): 5:19pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
lalasticlala  |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by wildchild1: 5:23pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
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| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by Goldenheart(m): 5:25pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
Research the company to the minimum details...this knowledge alone will "sky rocket" ur confidence go back home, do ur assignment, See what u can do to contribute to its growth, propose some of it during your interview. Go n thank God the following sunday. 2 Likes |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by Motolank: 5:25pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
Important - Keep a continous eye contact with the interviewer |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by YerYer: 5:26pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
You can't fake confidence overnight... Always have a carefree approach tonjob interviews, don't go there acting desperate like a broke person seeking employment. Remember your interview is just 10% of the hiring process. 5 Likes |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by MemphisDepay(m): 5:27pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
....Wear a lovely and nice perfume(maybe smart collection 262), have a cute face like mine, lastly just say SAI Buhari!! Come and murder me if you aint given letter of app. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by LEOSIRSIR(m): 5:27pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
Educative and informative and eye opener 3 in 1 I said
Kudos OP |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by raymond284(m): 5:28pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
smoke IGBO (weed) 2 Likes |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by prospero5(m): 5:28pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
na so o o |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by Daraplato(m): 5:30pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
I like this. Just the right post. 1 Like |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by asscb(f): 5:31pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
FP |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by Nobody: 5:31pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
LaurelP: Hehehe. God for give you the job without an interview nau. The op is very correct. Believe in yourself, it's not a do or die affair. The interviewer is a human just like you. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by Jarus(m): 5:32pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
LaurelP: This is a stunner. In 2009, one of my friends was trying to move from P&G to Oando Marketing (Downstream). He was the one that advised them when they asked for any comment/question at the interview, that many of their stations looked old and not so modern compared to Total and Mobil. The next year, it topped their budget to revamp/remodel their stations in phases, starting with the big ones like Maryland and a few others. That question touched the management. It was a feedback from an interviewed candidate (my friend) that turned out to trigger a key decision by the company the next year. My friend got the job but didn't take it (couldn't agree pay). 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by IykeWest: 5:33pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
Its simple,get high. Smoke weed,drink alcohol, snort coke trust me you'd be coming out of the interview with flying colours and confidence of a super star. U might even get a couple of girls phone number cos they dig ya style  . Works for me all the time |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by Kufie(m): 5:34pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
Good points. No. 7 May not go too well with some Nigerian CEOs I think. |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by Curiousity01: 5:34pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
U no lie jere |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by REB3L(m): 5:35pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
Try smoking weed 30 minutes before the interview . Works everytime |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by Whizpeter(m): 5:35pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
Get Dangote Cement, 9" Cement Block, Sand and a good quantity of water... You'd BUILD a solid confidence successfully... 1 Like |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by Adesiji77: 5:35pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
Nice writeup |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by Nobody: 5:36pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
Two bottles of ORIJIN will do... |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by olaopts: 5:36pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
Just to add mine, have a good night rest before attending an interview in the morning. Trust me, its important. 2 Likes |
| Re: How To Build Confidence When Going For An Interview by 989900: 5:37pm On Jun 22, 2015 |
1 bottle of 'stout' or 'Orijin' . . . 'dazzoll'. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
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