Don’t let your nerves get the best of you. When humans get nervous we tend to shut down and put our brains in neutral. It’s all part of our ancient fight or flight reflex. To avoid brain freeze you need to make an unfamiliar experience familiar. Practice is the key; get a friend, spouse, sibling or even the mirror to practice answering questions calmly and effectively. Pick an unfamiliar location to practice; your living room in front of the TV will not do. Remember to smile, make eye contact and be careful with your pronunciation. Have fun but don’t let your guard down; this is a professional interview, not a friendly chat. Finally, use common sense. If the recruiter doesn’t return your call in half an hour, don’t ring his or her mobile phone 15 times; enthusiasm is great, but stalking is bad!
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