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How do you deal with pre-interview anxiety? (kbin.social)

submitted 2 years ago by minorsecond@kbin.social to c/AskKbin@kbin.social

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I've got one coming up soon and am nervous as hell, as usual.

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[–] brandonsh@kbin.social 12 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Have stories ready, and try to use the STAR method of explaining them. You can search for 'STAR method' on your favorite search engine and you'll find plenty of articles about it, but here's a quick summary:

The STAR method is a popular technique used in job interviews. It provides a structured framework for answering questions by focusing on four key elements: Situation, Task, Action, and Result. By describing the situation you encountered, explaining the task at hand, detailing the actions you took, and sharing the outcome or results, you can provide a concise and effective response that showcases your skills and experiences. This method helps interviewers gain a clear understanding of your capabilities and problem-solving abilities.

Aside from that, I always remind myself that I'm interviewing them as much as they're interviewing me. I don't want to work at a shitty company with shitty people, so I'm going to try and find out as much about their culture as possible.

[–] SplitsAtoms@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago

Along with that, if they ask a question that "stumps" you, it's usually ok to come back to that one later. You may think of a good example while talking about a different scenario.

If you need a few seconds to think, repeat the question back or ask them to repeat. Good luck!

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