Dealing with Nerves

• Power pose for 2 minutes before the interview (really works—science-backed)
• Arrive 15 minutes early
• Bring water and take small sips to avoid dry mouth
• Remember: moderate nervousness actually improves performance
• Reframe anxiety as excitement ("I'm excited" vs. "I'm nervous")

Tasks vs. Results

• Weak: "I was responsible for managing social media"
• Strong: "Increased social engagement by 150% and drove 10K website visits monthly"
• Always include numbers, percentages, or specific outcomes
• Use "I" not "we" when describing your contributions
• Connect results to business impact (revenue, costs, efficiency)

Confidence Without Arrogance

• Use phrases like "I was fortunate to..." or "I had the opportunity to..."
• Give credit to others while owning your contribution
• Say "I don't know" when you don't—then show how you'd find out
• Replace "obviously" or "simply" with "what I found effective was..."
• Body language: steady eye contact, don't cross arms, lean in slightly

When You Don't Know the Answer

• "That's a great question. Let me think through this..."