How to Pump Yourself Up for A Job Interview

How to Pump Yurself Up for A Job InterviewHow to Pump Yourself Up for A Job InterviewYEAH you finally got the call They want you, they really want you of course they doThe job interview date is on your calendar but its a few days away and now it happens, panic sets in and youre starting to doubt yourself. Dont Follow these tips to keep yourself pumped up for a great job interviewDo a quick flashbackThink about all the awesome stuff youve accomplished, how youve solved problems, made peoples lives better. If you need to, write them down and tape them in places where youll binnensee them and read them to yourself when youre feeling nervous especially the day of the interview its a confidence boosterGet psychedWhen youre feeling anxious or nervous about something, its always a great idea to do something physical to help release all that emotional energy. Go for a run, dance (who cares whos looking), sing at the top of your lungs (who cares whos listening), listen to whatever music gets you psyched, hip hop, electro, rock n roll, etc. turn it up This might sound a little crazy but it will help reduce your stress and put you back into a more centered place.Get MotivatedIts easy to let doubt creep into your mind when job searching but dont let it. Keep yourself motivated through inspirational quotes (dont roll your eyes its not as lame as it sounds it actually works). Here are a few of our favesContinuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential. - Winston ChurchillFailure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough. - Og MandinoThe only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. - Ralph Waldo EmersonCall a friendOn the morning of your interview, call or have a friend (or your spouse, mom, dad whoever makes you feel good about yourself) call you for a quick pep talk. They will remind you that youre qualified, experienced or whatever you need to hear to get you pumped up for your interview. If there isnt anyone around, listen to a motivational talk while youre in the car driving.They cant eat youRemind yourself that the interviewers are human just like you, theyre just people, theyre not better than you and its not an interrogation, just treat it like a conversation.Perfect your introductionStand in front of a mirror and do a practice run of your interview. Smile, reach out your hand and say your name. Act like the job is already yours. Confidently assume youre the best person for the job and ignore everything else. This is the time to be irrationally confident. Be reasonable and realistic for the rest of your life, but once you walk into that interview room, youre the ONLY candidate that matters