Mar 4 (edited) • General 💬
Preparing For Interviews (Read This If You're Nervous)
I have a third (and potentially final round) interview with a General Partner at Antler in 12 minutes, and I’ll be honest—Even I get feeling slightly nervous. Even as a career coach who has prepped hundreds of candidates for high-stakes interviews, and completed 100's of interviews myself, I’m not immune to the pre-interview jitters.
It's natural, and it happens to everyone because you understand what the opportunity means to you, and you want it to work out in your favor as it could change your life.
So, with that being said... how do you calm down when nerves start creeping in?
Here’s what I remind myself (and my clients) before any big interview:
1) Breathe & Reset: Take slow, deep breaths. Inhale for four seconds, hold for four, exhale for four. This keeps your nervous system in check. Alternatively, you can shut your eyes, and "meditate."
2) Reframe the Interview: Instead of thinking of it as an evaluation, see it as a conversation.
3) Trust Your Preparation: You’ve done the work. Even if you don’t have the “perfect” answer for every question, your experience and thought process will shine through.
And most importantly, detach yourself from the outcome. One interview doesn’t define your worth. Whether it goes amazingly or not, every interview is a learning experience that moves you forward.
Interviews aren’t just about answering questions; they’re about showing up as your best, most confident self.
If you’re feeling nervous before an interview, take a breath, reframe your mindset, and walk in ready to own the conversation.
What are your go-to tips for calming interview nerves? Drop them in the comments! 👇
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Preparing For Interviews (Read This If You're Nervous)
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