I have a few interviews coming up over the next couple of weeks. I haven't interviewed in a long time and I'm feeling wicked anxious about it. Any tips or advice on how to stay calm and clear-headed before and during an interview?

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Research the company and the people interviewing you if you know who is interviewing you. Practice interview questions with family members or yourself in front of a mirror. Most of all be yourself, be calm, and take deep breaths during the interview. Good luck you have this!

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Recommend getting a propranolol script asap for interview anxiety. Was a life saver for me during my last job search.

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You might want to use those few minutes before your interview to feel confident and focus on what you want to say. I know that it's common to be anxious about making mistakes that's why it's important to remember that mistakes happen.

I think it would help if you plan something for later. It's always nice to have something to look forward to. Plan something fun; maybe go for a drink with your friends.

Exercise, meditate, or do some yoga. Those are some of the great ways to release adrenaline. May I suggest that you also arrive early on the day of the interview so you could go for a short walk.

Change your perspective. Think of your interview as an exciting challenge. Instead of being nervous, think of it as a professional conversation.

Make it a point to smile. We tend to underestimate the power of smiling. It's the easiest task to tuning into a positive outlook. Smile!

Practice. You’ll get very comfortable talking about yourself and anticipate most questions. Definitely don’t take drugs/medicines etc like others are suggesting.

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