Common Interview Questions - Mindset - Part 1

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It seems like you are at that point in your life where you would have to "sell yourself" in order to make a career. You would be nervous and anxious too, imagining these interviews, right?
Don't worry, you only require a shift in your perspective on the interviews to get you going.
 

Mindset

 
Before sitting in an interview, read out this blog once again.
1. Let yourself know that it isn't only you that is in utter need of something. Even the interviewer needs an eligible employee for their company. Immerse yourself into the role of an interviewer for a few minutes and think about the whole situation from their point of view. 
 
2. When you really understand that it is not only you that needs something from someone, you realize that this is not the only company that can provide you what you want. Just like there are many candidates applying for a job role, there are many companies too, looking for a skilled-eligible employee. This is not your only chance. And hence, go to the interview with a mindset to learn, to experience and to not be desperately waiting to get hired.
 
3. The consequences of the steps mentioned above will result in you being excited for the interview. You are, now, not afraid of making mistakes in the interview and being judged for it, because it's not the job offer you are so interested in. Hence, you are more calm, and at peace as if you are chatting with your old friend. 

4. Remember, we, humans, match each other's energy level. Therefore, it is very much important that you remain enthusiastic, excited about the interview, and alive instead of nervous, anxious and stressed about will you get the job or not. 
And let's be clear, you getting the job or not, is definitely not in your hands. But you learning something, gathering experiences and taking feedbacks is definitely in your hands. Even if you lose it, recall, this was not your only chance. 
 
Let's be honest, does it even matter if you won't get that job? Think about 5 years, 10 years down the line working in the company you are now interviewing in. What is so exciting in that company that it will entertain you even after a decade? Isn't the work you are doing is more exciting than that company itself? What is the upper limit you can reach if you leverage your work?
 

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