If you don't have one after it, you're no worse off than before. Remind yourself that whatever happens, you're sure to survive another day. And the less you worry about making mistakes, the less anxious you'll be. Worrying about an experience is always more unpleasant than the experience itself. Try to generate several interviews so you won't place all your hopes on one of them.
Potential employers are quick to spot desperation and are turned off by it.
Never confront interviewers, regardless of how tense you're feeling. Instead of making them the butt of your misdirected anxiety, tell yourself that they're only human and treat them as good friends. Another way to reduce stress is to visualize how you want to come across, then separate yourself from your performance, says Laura Darius, president of Corporate Communication Skills Inc., a New York executive training firm. Develop an image of an ideal executive or perfect candidate for the job, then model your behavior after this image. To reduce stress, some candidates practice relaxation exercises before interviews.