Tricks to avoid interview anxiety?

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Supposedly the part of your brain that processes anxiety is the same part that processes excitement. So instead of saying I'm anxious about this interview or presentation, I tell myself I'm excited about it. Easy to switch your brain from anxious to excited.

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Try to think of it as as a conversation as opposed to an interrogation.

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Act like you don't need the job. Always works.

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I prepare and know my shit, but anxiety really fucks me up at times.

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Remind yourself why you don't really care.

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Homework. Know the role, already have some good case studies picked out and rehearsed that show your strengths for it/the agency. Sharpen your POV. Try to be warm and personable. They know you're chops- they have your resume. They just mostly want to make sure they want to actually work with you.

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Do improv. Seriously.

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Propranolol and Ativan.

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Hmmm... you might be onto something

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@Strat That's a terrible idea then I would have anxiety that I smelled like booze

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Propranolol is the real body of Christ.

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Nature's Way: sleep, deep breathing, visualize a good outcome, healthy breakfast (with decaf), exercise, get there early and be prepared (learn about THEM). My way: some of the above + half a Xanax.

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Two (2) beers OR one (1) shot. Never both, and always have some gum on you.

That's what the gum is for..?

Power poses. Seriously.

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I've completed technical and managerial round at citiustech. It went well.
I'll have my HR round probably on Monday.
On their application they've said they're accepting only upto 60 days notice period candidates. But I'm having 90 days notice period, if I tell them about this 90 days notice period now in HR round will they understand my situation and select me?
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