Anybody still get nervous at interviews?

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But a good interviewer can put you at ease quickly.

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Of course! That’s normal.

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Everytine. I just remember that everyone I’ll speak to has had horrible diarrhea at some point in their life and the worst thing that could happen is I don’t get a job.

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Really the worst thing that could happen is YOU could get horrible diarrhea.

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All the time!

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If I'm not a little nervous, it usually means I don't care, which is a good predictor that I'm going to bomb it.

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Freaking never. Here’s my 5 step secret to any kind of sales process.

1. Ask what they actually want
2. Write down their answers in list form
3. Honesty say what you can do well, what you can do okay, and what you can’t.
4. Give them a quote.
5. Write a thank you note for the meeting.

I’m so sure of this advice that I’ll even say my real name: Matt Lazarus. Thank you for your time and attention.

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Yes. Every time.

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I’ve caught my hands trembling before, stuttering, I’ve had it all. Seems to disappear when I’m talking to shops I have no interest in. I hate it.

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Ok makes me feel better I’m not alone. I always thought after some time we’d get over the nerves haha

Just bring a bottle of champagne with you

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Serving Notice - <1 month left

Kindly DM or comment below.


TIA

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