How to appear confident in an interview

Facing an interview can be scary, but don’t sweat it! Here are five easy tricks to help you stay cool, calm, and collected—even when your nerves are on overdrive.

1. Master the art of breathing: Take a few deep breaths before you walk into the interview room. It’s a simple trick that can help calm your nerves and clear your mind.

2. Keep those fidgets in check: Avoid fidgeting during the interview—it’s a dead giveaway that you’re nervous. Keep your hands still and your feet firmly planted to project confidence.

3. Eye contact is key: Make sure to maintain good eye contact throughout the interview. It shows that you’re engaged and confident. Just don’t stare too intensely!

4. Stick to the point: When answering questions, keep your responses clear and concise. Avoid rambling or going off on tangents—stick to the main points.

5. Stay positive: Remind yourself that you’re qualified for the job and you deserve to be there. Approach the interview with a positive attitude and let your confidence shine through.

With these simple tips, you’ll be ready to tackle any interview with ease. Just take a deep breath, relax, and show them what you’ve got!

Source: 5 Ways to Look Confident in an Interview (Even When You're Freaking Out) | Department of Economics

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Your appearance and ability to look confident in a stressful situation is truly key when it comes to interviews! Very useful tips

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And also staying positive! Especially in the scenario where you have two interviewers that are playing good cop bad cop - the bad cop can be quite tough sometimes unfortunately :(.

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Maintaining a positive mindset and recognizing the value of your own achievements are crucial factors in navigating through such challenges.

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Such great tips and not only for interviews I think even dates, presentations, or simply going got ask for something at the till :joy:

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Ahaha, the asking at the till got me! Really relatable :rofl: :rofl: