Have you been to a job interview before?
As the one being asked the questions?
How was your experience?
Yes, I have
Yes, I was that person….in that position
I must admit, it went to hell
I mean, I knew exactly what they wanted
And the core subject of discussion and operation was mine that I have handled many years now
I can ably speak for myself, I guess
My mind is still razor-sharp
Come this interview, though
I don’t know what happened exactly
Was it my anxiety that kicked in?
Was it that bit of sadness that came rushing back in?
Did I simply panic?
I don’t know
Is this what other people go through when it comes to these things?
Does this happen very often or am I the first?
The first questions were of set standard, I guess
The ones that followed up after my presentation….damn!
It’s like I was hearing of them for the first time!
Amazing….
The cat must have cut my tongue
And somebody must have strapped my brain around, at the same time
Everything just vanished
Interviews can be very scary but as what I have mentioned before to my friends, always be confident! Share your thoughts with a smile and never forget to be honest. That’s the key to success.
Well, I did and fortunately, I didn’t get the job!
I have a funny job interview story to tell but it’s probably only funny to me, lol. I think everyone does struggle at times in situations like this.
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Job interviews can be difficult. The nerves get revved up, and then you start second guessing everything you say. They’re tough.
Yyyyeeaaahhhh…the second-guessing….so bad!
Interviews are always very scary! I ALWAYS forget things!
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Interviews can be intimidating. Before I became a blogger, I had an interview or two that were a bit overwhelming. I was fortunate that I had come prepared with research about the companies, and wiggled my way out of stammering through a few questions.
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I have been on both sides of the interview. When I see someone has “frozen” I change the subject, then come back to it. That seems to help. When I am the one that is frozen, I try to imagine myself in my happy place for a few seconds, so I can calm myself.
Aaawww…you’re so sweet, Terri!
Approach it as if you were just talking to a friend, that helps calm down a bit.
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Loved reading your post, making a terrifying situation seem so funny. Yes have been terrified when I had my first ever interview as all 3 looked so stern. Later on, as I got to know them, they were like all soft from the inside.
??? I think they always do that just to scare us!
You’re not the only one! Job interviews are very nerve-wracking, especially when it’s something you really want! You just take it all as experience and learn for the next one!
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This is a funny story, but I can definitely relate! I try to think of job interviews as just a regular conversation, which helps to ease the nerves.
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Wow, how useful are these experiences you share! Would love Some interview tips! Lavern Moore
???? I am grateful for your appreciation, Lavern!
I hate that feeling in an interview. Nerves can definitely get the best of us sometimes
Yyyeeaahhh….everything just goes to the toilet, literally! ??
Interviews are tough but all you can do is keep trying to prepare. Next time, right?
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Anxiety can be a major buzzkill. I know a handful of moms who suffer from this and it can really throw you off throughout the day.
Aaawwww…its always so sad! ??
We’ve all been there before. But I bet you did better than you think :). Wishing you good luck!
??? I sure hope I did, Sara!
I’ve experienced things like this sometimes too. Usually when I get so nervous my mind goes blank or you forget that certain info you tried so hard to remember.
Aaaaahhhhhh…it is so heart-breaking, you know! You come in well prepared and end up looking like you aren’t.
It happened to me before.. And sometimes even nowadays during events. Its okay, when it happened again, just smile and enjoy the good conversation.
Aaahhhh…alright Blair. Thank you for sharing.