Understanding Job Interview Nerves and Preparation

Why do job interviews often make people feel nervous?

• Because they are an unnatural process.

• Because they are easy to prepare for.

• Because they are a natural process.

• Because they involve familiar people.

What is a key reason for poor performance in interviews according to the video?

• Lack of sleep before the interview.

• Inadequate preparation and practice.

• Wearing inappropriate attire.

• Overconfidence in one's abilities.

How can one improve the recall of past job experiences for interviews?

• By re-remembering and organizing them.

• By focusing only on recent experiences.

• By avoiding any mention of past jobs.

• By ignoring past experiences.

What is one suggested method to practice for interviews?

• Reading books about interviews.

• Watching others interview.

• Recording yourself answering questions.

• Avoiding any form of practice.

What is the benefit of attending practice interviews?

• It wastes time.

• It helps in becoming comfortable with the interview process.

• It increases nervousness.

• It guarantees a job offer.

What is the Complete Interview Answer Guide designed to do?

• Help in writing a resume.

• Offer tips on dressing for interviews.

• Teach how to answer a wide range of interview questions.

• Provide a list of companies hiring.

What is the STAR method used for?

• To organize your resume.

• To answer behavioral interview questions.

• To decide on a career path.

• To negotiate salary.

Why is it important to go the extra mile in interview preparation?

• It shows you are willing to work hard.

• It guarantees a higher salary.

• It makes the interview process shorter.

• It reduces the number of interviews needed.

What can thorough preparation potentially lead to during an interview?

• More difficult questions.

• Longer interview processes.

• Less interest from employers.

• Immediate job offers.

What is a common mistake people make when preparing for interviews?

• Focusing too much on the company's history.

• Not preparing enough and trying to wing it.

• Ignoring the job description.

• Over-preparing and becoming too confident.