Interview

Accompanying a friend to a job interview, I recap the lessons Dr. Amy Wechsler, dermatologist and psychiatrist, who, like me, believe in the mind-body connection, and how important it is to be our best in these crucial hours.

To add to the anxiety of the situation, just look at the traffic we faced. That’s why we had to take the next offramp!

I still get scared when I see it, after facing the worse traffic jam in the history of the country in 2005 while fleeing Hurricane Rita …

Well, be brave…

Fortunately, we had followed the tips and preparations of a super ‘expert’ on the subject. It helped a lot, and I have to share it with you:

Here are some ‘little things’ that are extremely important for you to do before the ‘long awaited’ or at least the most needed interview… Remember, she is a psychiatrist and dermatologist.

A few days before the interview …

1 – Practice good posture and especially the position of your hands. Her suggestion is to sit in front of friends while dining with them. This will greatly reduce your anxiety, nervousness and insecurity in front of others.

2 – If you are one of those who perspire a lot when nervous or turn red, talk to your doctor, he can give you a remedy with beta blockers to calm the nervous system. Some musicians use this combat stage fright.

3 – If you’re like those who sweat just in your hands, apply CertainDri the night before (antiperspirant with aluminum chloride).

Minutes before the interview:

1 -  Mints are indispensable at this time. They increase salivation not leaving you with that sensation of dry mouth and freshen your breath.

2 – Breathe through your nose and inhale through the mouth for 30 seconds, it regulates the air from your body, helps you feel more relaxed and talk more confidently.

During the interview ….

1 – Keep eye contact with whom you will talk to as soon as you enter the room and avoid staring at corners.

2 – During the handshake, let the interviewer release his first hand.

3 – Cross your ankles, not your legs, because cross-legged it’s easy slip into a slouched like position.

4 – Straighten your back during the questions, this will ’buy you time’ and your appearance will look better because the longer we sit, the greater the tendency of having a sloppy appearance.

It worked for my super shy friend, she got the job and now we are celebrating!

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