1. Take Control of Your Thoughts – An Interviewing Tool
by Social Work Career Development
Scene Coping Thought
I’m not going to know what to say and I I’ve practiced my responses to both regular
will freeze. and challenging type of interview
questions. I am also prepared to ask the
interviewer a few good questions.
I’m afraid that my nervousness will show I have arrived a few minutes early so that I
up in my body language (my hands may had time to walk off some of my nervous
shake and/or my voice will crack). energy and/or meditate. It will probably
disappear after the first few minutes of the
interview but if not, that is ok. I will just
accept my body/voice as is and focus my
attention on the interviewer and his/her
questions and my answers.
I probably don’t have much of a chance It is not helpful to compare myself to other
because the other candidates are more people. Instead, I should focus on the assets
qualified (they speak Spanish, have more that I have and the unique qualities that I
clinical experience etc.) may bring to the table.
The interviewer will ask a question that I have conducted thorough research about
exposes my ignorance. the agency/firm and I have reviewed my
notes. I’m prepared for reasonable
questions.
The interview is only a success if the Different interviewers have different
interviewer is enthusiastic with me. interviewing styles (some may also be
exhausted). I will be warm and confident
regardless of the reaction I am receiving
from the interviewer.
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