How to Calm Your Second Interview Nerves

How to Calm Your Second Interview Nerves

You made it to your second interview! Your efforts and preparation from your first interview are paying off, but you may be feeling even more anxious now. Don’t be afraid to embrace this feeling; it’s natural, but don’t let it control your actions and mindset going into your second interview. This blog is here to help you by providing four helpful ways a local recruitment firm has identified to help reduce your second interview jitters.

Show Confidence in Your Experience

You made it to the second round, and your skills, knowledge, and experience got you there! Show confidence during your interview, use body language, pause before answering questions, and remind the hiring managers why you were selected for the second interview! If you have confidence in yourself, others will be able to see it too, making you a more desirable candidate for the position.

Prepare for More Hard-hitting Questions

Your first interview was more than likely designed to get to know you and your strengths at an overview level. Your second interview may include more difficult questions that take time and thought to answer. Some interviewers like to ask hypotheticals to judge your decision-making skills, while others like to dive deeper into your qualifications and previous experience. Whatever the case may be, ensure that you have prepared for more hard-hitting questions beyond what was asked during your first meeting.

Review Your Interview Notes

It is always a good idea to review what you and your interviewer discussed during your first meeting to ensure you are able to answer any questions they may have related to what you talked about before. After reviewing your notes, you may also find additional questions you would like to ask during your next interview.

Anticipate the Possibility of Group Interviews

Group interviews have become a common practice for hiring managers when conducting a second interview. Whether the group consists of you and multiple company figures and employees, or multiple candidates, you should prepare for the possibility of being interviewed in this manner. Hiring managers are looking for candidates who are not afraid to talk in a group setting and can contribute to the discussion as well by offering their insight and opinions. If you are concerned about this style of interview, you may find it helpful to ask those around you to do a mock interview so you can practice your speaking skills.

Showing confidence in your experience, preparing for hard-hitting questions, reviewing your interview notes, and prepping for group interviews will help reduce your nerves for your second interview by preparing you for it! Others will take notice if you are confident in yourself and your answers. If you would like to prepare for your interview with the help and guidance of industry professionals, contact your local career services for more personalized assistance. Good luck!

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