What’s the best way to prepare for an interview when your confidence is low? I’ve had a string of rejections and now I second-guess every answer I give. I need to sound like myself again instead of a nervous robot.

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Try to relax. If you have the interview they already like your work, so go in with the confidence that there is already interest.

You might not have done anything wrong in your previous interviews. They’re always talking to more than one person, sometimes they get someone cheaper or they bring you into the process at a different time. Hiring has been so weird with “growing efficiencies” and jobs being there and then not being there.

TL/DR: don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s tough out there, but if you’re getting interviews, you’re getting close.

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You’re only human. You’re nervous because you care, and that’s a good thing. And just know that the person on the other side can sense it. There’s nothing wrong with how you feel, and most people should be able to empathize. And if they don’t, you’re probably better off not working with them.

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Getting the interview is half the battle. Realize they see something in you and feel good about it. Good luck!

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They don’t know any of the other past results. Proceed as though none of those happened.

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Just be yourself and remain calm. I conduct interviews all the time & know I've had a good conversation with someone if it exceeds the allotted time. The worst responses, I think, are the super short ones.

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