Hi there, everybody!
My name is Richard McMunn from the interview training company PassMyInterview.com, and
in this tutorial, I'm going to answer the question that I get asked continuously every
week - How do I overcome interview nerves?
So, if you have an interview coming up and you are nervous about it, you really want
the job, but you are concerned about your performance, please do watch this video from
beginning to end.
I've got some great tips for you.
So stick around, take notes and I will teach you how to overcome interview nerves.
Now, before I get into those tips, as usual, a very warm welcome to this interview training
tutorial.
My name is Richard.
I have been helping people for about 20 years to pass their interviews, and I do that by
giving you tips and top scoring answers you can't find anywhere else to the interview
questions that you will get asked.
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So, let us first of all take a quick look at the common reasons for interview nerves,
and I'm pretty sure one of these at least will resonate with you.
Reason number one, for interview nerves, a lack of self-belief.
You don't believe that you can get the job.
And this is common.
I can tell you now that pretty much everybody else who's going for the interview will feel
the same.
But if you watch this from beginning to end, I will make sure that you do have self-belief
by the time we reach the end of this tutorial.
The common reason for interview nerves number two is that you have little or no work experience.
This is pretty common.
“I don't have any experience of work; therefore, how can I get the job?”
Well, I'm going to tell you during this tutorial that this is actually an ADVANTAGE if you
are in that position.
You have little or no work experience or you have no experience in the role that you're
being interviewed for.
This can work to your advantage, and I'll tell you how to use that!
Common reason for interview nerves number three is: you're not very good at interviews.
So you've not been to many interviews; therefore, you’re concerned about your performance.
Well, first and foremost, they have invited you along to an interview, so they ARE interested
in you.
And how you perform at the interview is not indicative of how you will perform in the
role.
So there will be a little bit of leeway for interview nerves.
But again, as we progress through the tutorial, I will make sure that you are good at interviews
and you know what to say and you know what to do.
Common reason for interview nerves number four, you're worried what questions they will
ask you.
Again, this is common, and this is an important one because people think: “I don't know
what questions they're going to ask me!” and you're sat there waiting for that question
to come up and you are really nervous.
Again, everybody is in the same position as you.
However, if you and I do a little bit of research, we can find out what questions you are going
to get asked during your interview and we can prepare fully for them.
And I'm going to tell you the questions that you will get asked, pretty much guaranteed,
especially the first two questions.
Now, if you think about this, you go along to your interview and you know what question
they will ask you at the beginning.
You can prepare your answer and that BOOSTS your confidence massively.
So we'll cover that as well.
And the final thing, common reason number five for interview nerves: you really need
to get this job!
You really need it.
Everything is riding on it.
Therefore, you make yourself nervous and you can't perform to the required standards.
Again, this is normal.
You are in the same position as everybody else.
So, please take comfort in that.
You are not alone by feeling nervous.
So let's have a look at each one of them and let's tackle them.
So the common reason for interview nerves number one, is that lack of self-belief.
So what you say during your interview will demonstrate that you DO actually have self-belief.
The only person at this moment in time that knows you don't have any self-belief is yourself.
They don't know that, the interview panel.
So what we say during the interview is very important because we can demonstrate to them
that we do have self belief because words are powerful.
So practice saying the following sentences and then use them during your interview.
So take notes, and if you need to pause the video to write these down, please do so.
So you reach the interview and say – “I am enthusiastic, hardworking, committed, and
if I'm successful, I will make sure I contribute positively to your team quickly.”
You can say that at the beginning, when they ask you the question, TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF?
But if you say that to me, I am not thinking you haven't got self belief.
So, just by saying that and practice saying it in a positive manner – “I am enthusiastic,
hardworking and committed, and if I'm successful, I will make sure I contribute positively to
your team quickly.”
So there it is.
You can write that down.
Pause the video if you need to.
The next thing to say – “I am really keen to work for your company and I believe the
skills and qualities I have are a strong match for this job.”
I am really keen to work for your company, and I believe the skills and qualities I have
a strong match for this job.
Again, if you say that to me, I am not thinking this person hasn't got any self-belief.
So there it is again.
If you want to pause the video and write that down, please feel free to do so.
Let us have a look at the second reason.
The common reason for interview nerves, is you have little or NO EXPERIENCE.
It is very common.
A lot of people post on my channel CareerVidz and say I've got no experience.
I've got an interview tomorrow.
I'm really worried.
Please do not worry.
Having zero experience is actually going to work in your favor.
I would much rather employ someone with no experience who is enthusiastic and motivated,
than employ someone who's got bags, years of experience, but they're, you know, they're
not very excited about the job.
If you have no experience, I can really train you up, providing of course you are positive
in nature.
So if they say to you, “We're a little bit concerned about your lack of experience?”
say the following.
“My enthusiasm, my motivation, my loyal approach to my work more than makes up for
my lack of experience.”
That is one sentence that if you say that to me, or to any hiring or recruiting manager,
they will be impressed with!
“My enthusiasm, motivation and loyal approach to my work more than makes up for my lack
of experience!”
So again, if you want to pause that and write that down, please do.
Or you could say – “Because I have little experience, this means you can train me up
to be the model employee you need me to be in this role.”
That's a great thing to say!
Pause the video and write that down – “Because I have little experience, this means you can
train me up to be the model employee you need me to be in this role.”
So that means that, you know, you're new.
You've got little experience, but you are positive and enthusiastic and want to get
going.
Therefore, they can teach you, show you what to do and make you that ‘model employee’.
So, use it to your advantage.
Common reason for interview nerves number three - YOU'RE NOT VERY GOOD AT INTERVIEWS!
Well, join the club.
The majority of people who go to interviews are not very good because they don't go to
that many interviews.
It's common.
The hiring manager is not expecting you to be brilliant at interviews.
They want to see enthusiasm, positivity, and also, they want to see that you're committed
to their organization.
So the important thing, if you've not been to too many interviews and you're worried
about your performance, is have your answers PREPARED for the first two interview questions,
because this will massively boost your confidence levels.
If you practice your responses to the common interview questions, I'm going to show you
what they are in a second, then your confidence will be high and that will set you up for
the rest of the interview.
Because if you go along and you answer the first question, and then the second one, you're
away, you are up and running!
So the first question is going to be, I can pretty much guarantee, “TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF?”
You walk into the interview room, you don't sit down in the interview chair until they
invite you to do so, (that's good manners), you shake their hand, you look them in the
eyes and you smile.
“Hello.
Pleased to meet you.”
They say sit down.
Welcome to the interview.
Okay, let's get started.
“Tell me about yourself?”
Practice your question.
Practice your answer to that question.
Here's what to say.
Pause the video and take a note of this.
“I am a hard-working, conscientious and professional team worker who understands you
need to employ someone who will hit the ground running.
I am self-motivated and have very high professional standards that means every job I complete
for you will be done on time and to the required level.
I get on with everybody, have a cheery and positive disposition and, if you employ me
within this role, I will work hard to repay the faith you have shown in employing me.”
That’s a great answer.
So, you can practice that, practice it five times before you go along to your interview,
because I can guarantee the first question is going to be “Tell me about yourself?”
or “Introduce yourself to us?”
So you are up and running.
The second question is going to be.
“So, why do you want to work for our company?”
I've been interviewing people for many years and hardly anybody says the right thing.
They don't know because they are focusing on the job.
They just want the job.
They're not bothered about the company, but you need to give them reasons why you want
to work for their company.
Here is a model answer to this question to boost your confidence at your interview.
“So why do you want to work for our company?”
“I want to work for your company for three specific reasons.
Firstly, you are clearly a company who has values and standards that are a match for
my own.
Secondly, you provide great products and services and I would feel proud to work for your company.
Finally, having carried out some research, you are a company who has ambitious plans
for the future and I would very much like to be a part of those.”
Three great reasons for working for any company!
Those apply to any company whatsoever.
Again, pause the video and write those down if you want to.
So, common reason for interview nerves number four, you're worried what questions will be
asked, and common reason for interview nerves number five - you really need to get this
job!
So, it does not matter that you have a lack of experience.
It does not matter that you don't have much interview experience.
We can overcome those by making sure that you are prepared for your particular interview
questions.
So there is a link that has appeared right there in the top right hand corner.
If you click that, it will take you through to this page here.
Now, I have listed on here 21 great answers to tough interview questions.
Tell me about yourself.
Why do you want to work for our company?
When have you provided great customer service?
Why do you want to leave your job?
What's your biggest weakness?
When have you worked as part of a team?
I’ve provided answers to all of those, all of those questions.
Also, where do you see yourself in five years’ time?
Do you have any questions for the panel?
Trust me, what you say at the end of your interview is very, very important when you
ask questions.
And I've got three great questions for you.
So make sure you study those.
I've also given you more tips on the page, how to answer tough interview questions using
the STAR TECHNIQUE, which is a great thing, by the way, for answering behavioral type
interview questions.
And also my five top interview tips are on that page as well.
So, if you've got any questions, put them in the comments section below.
I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial.
I love teaching you how to pass your interviews.
Literally, thousands of people are getting success through my tutorials and guides and
I want to carry on doing that for the foreseeable.
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