Very anxious about interviews

[filthiestfis]

Hi all
I am really nervous. I have 3 interviews with the same employer coming up on friday and I am very anxious as I have done badly in them in the past. Also I havent been to one in quite a while. I really would love to get a job in this place and I have 3 opportunities, I just dont want to mess things up again like I have done in the past.
Is there a drug that helps to reduce anxiety or have you got any self help techniques for relaxation? Thanks all

[puddicat]

Bachs rescue remedy is meant to be good you can get that in superdrug or boots!!!

[coccinelle]

I've just been prescribed ATARAX to be taken 3 days ahead of a MRI scan as I'm claustophobic; this is to reduce anxiety. Don't know yet how this will affect me but if it makes you a bit like a robot, this might not come over well!
Best thing is: take deep breaths, tell yourself the others aren't better than you and be yourself. The moment you start acting, means the job isn't for you.
Deep breathing is very beneficial so practice and notice the difference.

[filthiestfis]

How does deep breathing help to relax?

[jno]

deep, regular breathing calms you down (but you need to be able to do it while still giving answers). Yes, try rescue remedy, it seems to work on adults as well as kids. Or you could ask your GP for a tranquilliser, but only a small dose, otherwise you'll fall asleep.

[Ice.Maiden]

As with being frightened of visiting the dentist, sometimes a doctor might agree to prescribe just 1 or 2 valium tablets, in a very mild dosage, but i agree with what the others've said. Try rescue remedy, and take a few deep breaths before going into the interview room, then exhale slowly. Walk in looking confident, even if you're shaking, give a nice smile - and if the worst comes to the worst - admit that you're a little nervous, because you so want to work at this place! Best of luck.

[terambulan]

I dont recommend any drugs as you need to be alert and be seen to be responsive.

Convince yourself how valuable you will be to this employer and that'll show in the interview.

All the best hope you get what you want.

[filthiestfis]

Thank you for your answers. I suspect that I will be up all night preparing for them anyway and wont get much sleep. I am terrible at interviews :(

[Ice.Maiden]

if you start to feel overwhelmed, just look the interviewer/s in the eye, and say - sorry, you're feeling very nervous because the job'd mean so much to you.
Let us know how you get on.

[Deepul]

There are 2 ways to feel good.
1-Make the picture funny.
2-Increase your self confidence.

1) in your mind make things funny,like the eyes of interviewer,imagine its like some funny eyes like Donald duck,
2)feel like you own the place,when you sitting out side to go for the interview, feel like the chair is yours,you are the CEO , you pay there salary,your management just want to chat to you that's all.

and go like a king.
Good luck.

[filthiestfis]

I bought the Bach rescue remedy bottle spray today. Its nearly �8! I have tried it 5 or 6 times already but cant say it does much for me :(

[Belfast]

HI

I used to have an interview phobia. Found one thing helped. Get a beautiful pebble/ stone from somewhere. Hold it and visualize doing really well in your interview. (If negative thoughts, worse case scenario thoughts creep into your mind just remind yourself to visualise this going really well). Then hold the stone in your hand in the interview, every time you get nervous, clutch it abit harder and remember the positive visualisation.

good luck