A Message from Noelyne...
My focus in this series of blogs is
interview tips for
teenagers. One of the key problems is lack of
confidence and self-belief, which is understandable given that you rarely get an interview before you become a teenager. The lack of confidence is often a
fear of the unknown and feeling very self conscious. There is a heightened sense that someone is going to be looking at you and making a judgement on your performance alone. You are no longer one of the classroom crowd. You are on your own with this one. For some young people this can be a very daunting prospect. You may have the additional pressure of parents who support you in a way that makes you feel threatened and fearful.
What to do to raise your confidence?
Preparation is key. The better prepared you are the more confident you will feel. Give yourself plenty of time prior to the interview to do your preparation and planning.
Practice - There's nothing like the experience of an interview to raise your confidence so a fantastic way to do that in advance is to get some interview practice. If you know someone who has
interviewing skills then ask them to do a
mock interview with you. Alternatively, find a local personal development coach who specialises in interviewing skills for teenagers.
Self-belief - Believe that you can perform well at the interview. Act as if you are already confident at interviews. This involves visualisation and imagining yourself performing well at the interview.
These are three of the most important points to raise your confidence before going for your first interview. Although if you have already had an interview you can still benefit from doing the above.
More tips to follow so watch this space!
Enjoy the process of life,
Noelyne Jones
P.S. Have you considered an on-line confidence programme.
Check out The Achiever's club
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