When you hear the word “interview”, what comes to mind? Do your palms start to get sweaty? Does your heart start to race? Does your mouth go dry, and you get that lump in your throat...

If this happens to you, it’s clear that you need a confidence boost…



Today, we’re going to help you out and give you some amazing tips to become your most confident self and kill your next interview!

Come Prepared

Preparation is key. Before your interview, be sure to research the company and its information: what they do/sell, goals, vision, key leaders, and other interesting facts. Showing interest in the company is important if you want to catch the hiring manager’s attention. But don’t let your preparation stop there. Come with answers to common interview questions and try practicing in the mirror or with someone else. The more you do it, the better you’ll get and the more comfortable you’ll feel.

Breathe, Think, Repeat

It’s easy to get anxious and worked up in a setting like an interview. To calm yourself, try breathing slowly and deeply, again and again, and again. This will slow your mind – and your heart rate. Be present in the moment. Listen intently to the interviewer and what they have to say. When you slow things down and take your time, you can focus on the task at hand and not give yourself reasons to get worked up.

Listen Carefully and Have a Conversation

We cannot emphasize how important it is to listen carefully. In everyday conversations, we hardly actually listen to what is being said. Rather, we go through trying to figure out what our response will be. Don’t do this in interviews! Take the time to listen to the interviewer. Understanding what is being said will allow the conversation to flow (because interviews are conversations, not interrogations), and should you be asked a question, will allow you to better articulate an answer.

Power Pose – And More!

It’s often said that our posture dictates how we’re feeling and how other people see us. In an interview, you not only want to be confident, but you want to appear confident as well. Before, and during your interview, make sure to hold a good, strong, upright posture. Put your shoulders back and hold your head up high! Imagine yourself as a superhero posing right before they fly off to save the world. It might seem ridiculous, but trust us, it helps!

And More on Body Language

Body language and nonverbal cues are next on the list! When we’re in settings that may make us nervous, we often (unknowingly) do things that pose as a distraction, nervous ticks. For example, it’s not uncommon for someone to shake their leg, tap their fingers, play with their ring, or sway back in forth in their chair. Be contentious of these things. Not only are they distractions, but they also show the interviewer that you’re nervous. Pay close attention to other nonverbal cues, as well. When the interviewer is speaking, be sure to make eye contact and look as if you’re listening intently (which you should be anyway). Smile when you should, laugh when it’s appropriate, and make sure that all your body language shows the interviewer you’re exactly where you want to be, and you’re excited about it.

Trust Yourself

This is last, but not least. If you don’t do anything else on this list, do this… But even if you do everything on this list, it means nothing if you don’t trust yourself. No one knows you better than you do. You know your skills, abilities, qualities, and more. Trust in these! Besides, you wouldn’t be getting interviewed if someone else wasn’t confident in what you could do too. Trust yourself and believe in yourself. You got this! Once you nail this down, everything else will follow!

Come prepared, breathe deeply, listen carefully, power pose, check your body language, and trust yourself.

We hope now you’re feeling confident and excited and ready to crush your next interview! Save these tips, write them down, print them out – whatever it takes, so you’re always on your “A” game.

Don’t worry, these aren’t all the amazing tips we have. Stay tuned, we’ll be back with more. As always, thanks for trusting us to help you along on your career journey!