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It’s normal to feel nervous and/or anxious before, during and after a job interview. There are several strategies you might use to mitigate your nervousness and/or anxiety. These strategies include:

  • Self-care

  • Visualization and imagery

  • Breathing and calming exercises

  • Accessing supports

  • Actions during an interview

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Note: This is not an exhaustive list of strategies, and you are encouraged to reflect and take note of what strategies work best for you to manage interview anxiety and/or nervousness.

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titleSelf-care

Self-care looks different for everyone. Generally, self-care is a form of rest that ensures you are energized to take on the thing that might bring you anxiety or require a lot of energy. Self-care when preparing for interviews can look like:

  • Getting a full night’s rest, the day before the interview

  • Scheduling time for you to take a break from tasks and have a moment to simply relax

  • Enjoying your favourite meal or snack before the interview

  • Scheduling time for exercise before the interview

  • Wearing clothing that makes you feel confident

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titleActions during an interview

Managing interview anxiety isn’t all preparation; it can be done during the interview, too. While there is no way to control everything, we can focus on what we can control. The following are some things you can do to manage interview anxiety or nervousness and help you control what you can:

  • Engage in small talk at the start which can help you connect with the interview committee, easing some nerves.

  • Come prepared with relevant materials in case the hiring committee would like to see them (i.e., rĂ©sumĂ©, cover letter, portfolio, etc.)

  • Dress in something that makes you feel confident and is appropriate for the position

  • Ask for a question to be repeated if you need clarification or more time to think

  • Stop and take a sip of water or a deep breath to ground yourself

  • Be kind to yourself if you stumble on one question

  • Keep an even pace when talking to calm nerves

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Note: This is not an exhaustive list of strategies, and you are encouraged to reflect and take note of what strategies work best for you to manage interview anxiety and/or nervousness.