Chris TALARICO & Associates, Inc.

Award Winning Personnel Placement

Corporate:  (Historic Centre Park District) 401 Oley Street, Reading, PA  19601
(610) 478-1151  FAX (610) 478-1162       Toll Free 1-877-CTA-0115

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Ten Ways to Restore Calm

1. Dress so that you feel successful. The right clothing and accessories are an investment that pays off handsomely in increased positive responses from employers.

2. Know more about the employer than the employer knows about you.  Knowledge is an antidote to anxiety. Lessen your fear of the unknown by being thoroughly prepared.

3. Simplify the process: There are only five things you need to accomplish in the first interview:
    * Find out what the employer needs.
    * Communicate clearly what you can contribute.
    * Be prepared to answer questions about your experience and         
      education.
    * Get feedback and meet possible objections.
    * Push toward the next stage of negotiations.

4. Remember, employers want to hire. Remind yourself that employees need qualified people, and you are one of them.

5. Create a mental picture of yourself operating at peak performance. Before every interview, take time to imagine yourself making a great impression.

6. Practice with friends. Find people to role-play the interview with you and give you feedback. Practice answering the tough questions.

7. Make notes to help yourself. List the main points you want to make and the questions you want to ask on 3" x 5" index cards to consult during the interview.

8. You're nervous. Admit it. A little stage fright is expected at an interview. It is more difficult to pretend you are not scared than to admit that you are.

9. Give yourself enough room and time. Prepare the day before and make a short list of points to review just prior to the interview. Get a good night's sleep. Get to the interview location early and walk around the block to reduce stress. Arrive at the reception area ten minutes prior to your interview. Use the time to visualize again the powerful impression you will make.

10. BREATHE. You are most effective with a relaxed mind and body. Take a moment to think between questions and answers, breathe slowly and speak precisely. 

Adapted from Interview Express, Tom Jackson and Bill Buckingham