How to Calm Your Second Interview Nerves
Brookfield, IL - April 28, 2023
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!
About Us
Locally owned and operated, Express Employment
Professionals in Brookfield, IL is a full-service staffing company that
continually exceeds the expectations of companies and job seekers in our
community. We excel in placing Office Administrative positions and industrial
manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics positions in the West Suburban
Chicagoland area.
Express Employment Professionals of Brookfield, IL
9100 Ogden Ave. Suite A
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-4855
https://www.expresspros.com/BrookfieldIL