Aunty e Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I have an interview for promotion this afternoon, and having done two lots of practice interviews, I'm now totally terrified. I have a tendency to gabble and blush when I get nervous (not very impressive) and I'm slightly worried that my palpitations are going to come back. Any suggestions for helping me calm down a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Rescue Remedy? A couple of Kalms an hour before the interview? Both work for me Good luck. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Just adding my good luck vibes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferdog Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Good luck! If you feel yourself getting flustered just stop and take a deep breath. Try to speak slowly. Apparently oxygen in your system calms you down and when people panic they forget to breathe (or something like that ) I'm sure you'll do brilliantly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I would be a blushing gabbler too . Can only offer best wishes rather than advice - good luck . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Develop a mental image of all the interviewers sat on the loo - after all they are only human as well Good luck Aunty E! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I am a nervous wreck in interview, I've had 6 and always fall down at the interview stage. I've been advised (since the interviews)....deep muscle relaxation beforehand e.g. tensing and releasing muscles around the body, and breathing exercises. Practice saying answers to typical questions again and again in front of the mirror in confident/enthusiastic way and making eye contact. Some questions such as why do you want the job are very likely to come up. Reading back...it might be too late and you've probably had the interview by now so hope it went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 It was ok, but my ears went bright red and I gabbled. Also, was quite a bit shorter than the one before from the timetable, which can't be a good thing. And they went completely off the wall on the interview questions, totally different to the ones I was expecting and practised for. I'll lett you all know anyway, and thanks for the luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Too late to say good luck for the interview, ...so I'll say fingers crossed that you get the job. Did the subject of chickens come up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 Good news, I got the job! And you know what this means? I can have a baby next year is what this means Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Congratulations and yay to that last bit of news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Great news - you'll have to change your user name to 'Mummy e' instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Fantastic news Aunty e !! Good luck for next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferdog Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Fantastic news! Good luck with both of your new enterprises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisaroo2 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Well done you! Oooh, a baby. Can I start knitting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Great news. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Brilliant, congratulations!!! You must have wowed them at the interview ( I wish I had your luck ) well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Well done, Aunty e! Many congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
