When I try to prepare myself for an interview by anticipating questions in advance which interviewer will going to ask, mind starts doing over thinking and goes out of control, due to this, the knowledge that I acquire about my field or role takes a back seat and fear starts rising and everything becomes complex. Appreciate if someone can suggest a technique to overcome the same. Thanks in advance.

Ms. Sukanya BiswasPsychologist5yrs exp

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Adequate Research of Your Prospective Company: Researching a company before the interview date is a task that must be accomplished by every job seeker. Having enough knowledge about the job, the company and the industry is a sure tip for reducing stress, as you will be able to give relevant answers to questions concerning the company, based on the research you did. When you have done your research properly, you tend to face your interviewer with much confidence knowing that you are highly informed with what they are looking for. Get Rid of Negative Thoughts: As an interviewee, you are supposed to enter the interview room with the correct mindset, keeping aside negative thoughts; most especially, the thought of failure. Believe that a common interview doesn’t determine your employment status in the future. Surely, there will be more chances of getting a good job in the future. Breathe Slowly 10 Times: You need about 10 slow, deep breaths to calm nervousness. To be effective, the deep breather should focus on taking the breath in through the nose (until they can’t take in anymore air) and out through the mouth 10 times being careful not to hyperventilate. Release Muscle Tension with the help of classic progressive muscle relaxation technique. The way it works is you focus entirely on relaxing every part of your body “and not moving to the next body part until the first feels relaxed. Relax your toes first, working upward to the top of your head. Visualization — It may calm your anxiety to visualize a successful interview. Picture yourself in the interview room making a fantastic impression and try to vividly imagine the strong sense of positive confidence that you will feel. You’ll get the best results if you combine the visual with the strong positive feeling and associate the two. It’s a fast and easy way to focus your thoughts and get a burst of confidence. Practice Your Interview Skills before the Interview Date: Practice makes perfect they say, and this is also true when it comes to job interviews. You can ask someone; either a close friend or a mentor to act as your interviewer, and then you try as much as possible to perfect the answers to the questions being thrown to you. Be Punctual: This is one effective strategy to keep your mind and body relaxed. Make sure you plan your schedule properly and take care of any issue that may prevent you from getting to the interview venue on time. I will advise you arrive at the venue 15-30 minutes before the time. Expect and Welcome Interview Stress: Getting nervous during an interview is something common. You should always expect to feel nervous and welcome it as well. Most times, this feeling keeps you alert ready for any question. Being so relaxed and over-confident can at times make you seem less interested in the interview. Imagine the Interviewer (s) to be in your Shoes: No doubt, your interviewers were once interviewees; they went through series of interviewers before getting to their current position. They also understand that job interviews are very tough and stressful and as such; they will try not to make you feel uneasy. Keep this at the back of your mind, it will help cheer you up and increase your level of confidence. Assume Your Interviewer is More Stressed than you are: Can this really be possible? Can an interview be more stressed than an interviewee? Yes! This is very possible, especially when the interviewer is a new Human Relations Officer who hasn’t been interviewing candidates. In situations like this, you can easily control your stress level knowing that both you and your interviewer are on the same plane, hence, the whole exercise becomes interactive and enjoyable. Wear a Warm Smile: A warm and polite smile will keep you happy all through the interview period. See Yourself as a Success: Never imagine yourself as a failure, think success. Before entering the interview room, visualize yourself already working in your prospective company. This will brighten you up and help get rid of anxiety and nervousness. If you need any further help. Please contact us.  

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Dr. Anuradha SharmaPhysiotherapist9yrs exp

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its OK its Normal and u should to relax that time tk water and sit . and do positive 

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Dr. Sathya PrakashPsychiatrist13yrs exp

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Hi Sunny, This is a common problem that a lot of people face, particularly those who have an anxious personality predisposition. What you are engaging in response is called 'safety behavior' in technical terms. Leaving the jargon apart, there are two broad ways of handling this. Medicines such as propranolol overcome performance anxiety by reducing palpitations and other signs of anxiety. Psychological techniques are preferred, particularly keeping long term outcome in view. Breathing exercises, relaxation training, exercise and yoga are good ideas to begin with. Exposure to the feared situation gradually, when you are in a relaxed state of mind is a well known way of handling this anxiety. Other strategies include psychotherapy techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Please remember that this is something that can be corrected if these techniques are used properly. Take care! 

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Dr. Manoj HembramPhysiotherapist17yrs exp

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You have to create self control on your thinking process. Start meditation, take support of internet articles. 

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