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3 Ways to Ace the Interview

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Purdue chapter.

Getting ready for interviews can be extremely stressful and and hard. No matter how many interviews I go through, every time I get nauseous and nervous. But over time, I’ve learned a couple of things to make the process a little bit easier and calmer. Here are three of my tips:

1. Dress Confidently

Find the outfit that makes you feel like a boss lady and take your time doing your makeup. Trust me how it makes you feel afterwards is worth taking the time to get ready. I’ve found that when I know I look good, there’s a little bit more pep in my step. 

2. Deep breathingI try and get to my interview at least 10 minutes before so I can have more time to relax and calm my nerves. Something I have been trying a lot lately is taking long deep breaths, breathing in through my nose and out through my mouth. The more I do this and control my breathing, it’s easier to get my nerves down. 

3. Pep Talks

Pep talks are a lot of fun and really helpful for reminding myself that I am interviewing for a reason. It also reaffirms my value and helps me believe more in myself. Just remember you are going to do amazing and anyone would be lucky to have you work for them. 

I hope my tips can help with preparing for your next interview.  Good luck and remember you can do this.

All the way from Phoenix, Arizona, Janice attends Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, where she is currently a bioengineering major. Spending her time daydreaming Janice can be found jamming out to any song, watching netflix, or studying for the terrifying tests she has around the corner. You can follow her adventures @janichan on instagram.