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I have a job interview tomorrow at a hospital and I'm so nervous - how can I calm my nerves?!?!

Posted: Sep 24, 2014

I have a job interview at a huge hospital tomorrow for a medical records analyst. I'm very excited that I even got a call for an interview, but I'm also scared beyond words. I haven't had a face-to-face interview in 12 years and I've become such a hermit that I'm scared to death of going for an interview, driving there, answering questions, etc. I went back to school, just finished and got my degree, applied for this job and now I have an interview so it's everything I worked for, but I'm freaking myself out! Any advice for me to calm my nerves?

Can you get someone - to ask you practice questions?

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Write down what you anticipate them saying and have someone walk you through an interview. Good luck! Hope you get it!!

Prepare and Practice - and practice more

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Look for sample interview questions and prepare answers and practice delivery. Just a quick google search and here's one that looks good. There are lots and lots. Add to that questions about your organization style, how you handle multiple competing tasks.

But, good for you. Getting an interview is huge, so use that major accomplishment, as well as completing your degree, to convince yourself, and then convince this hospital, that you would be an asset to their operations. Good work.

http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/02/24/the-most-common-job-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them

I found this video I hope helps - This is what I told my DH

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I watched this video and I told my DH, just pretend you are acting for a part. Research the company you are interviewing for. Here is a sample interview. It takes place in Australia, but no difference on interview techniques.

Just remember, you are a confident person who can do the job. Watch this interview at how she answers questions. Tell yourself "I can ace this". Also remember you are interviewing them to make sure it is a job you want and that you like the place and people.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95lhtBc53f8

I hope this helps - good luck!

Here are some youtube videos on how to calm nerves - Me again

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I typed in youtube how to calm nerves during an interview. I have not watched all of these, but here are some links. Hope they help.

You can do it!

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+calm+nerves+during+interview

Tips from a hermit who has been here - Interview

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Don't expand too much on your situation - nothing negative, keep answers short and professional. Hair, nails, make up, freshly cleaned professional outfit.

Me? I talked to much. I had a wound on my hand from an incident and saw the interviewer zoom in on it and realized an adult woman with a wound on her hand (I work in garden, have dogs, prune trees) looks ill and so make sure you appear healthy and energetic. Stand up right and maintain good composure.

First impressions mean everything and is worth a trip to Macy's to pick up a nice pin stripe pant suite, a trip to nail salon and hair salon...if one has access to the cash. Eyeglasses such be straight, stylish, and not scratched. Dental work must include cosmetic approach as well since we are in a fashion show, personality contest and a job search all at the same time. It will also boost self confidence.

Good luck.

Tell us how your interview went - new job?

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How did you do? Aced it, I hope.

I'm the original poster - here's how it went - sm

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I was beyond nervous. I live just outside of Boston and driving into this city is a nightmare. I gave myself plenty of time, got there early, walked for what felt like 100 miles to the HR department, and waited on the lady to interview me. I felt like I sweat off 10 pounds just sitting there waiting. She was a very cool, easygoing woman who asked me general questions. I felt like I answered them good. She joked around with me which made me feel comfortable. I didn't give her too much info but enough to know about me and my skills/goals, etc. She asked me when I could start and then told me that the she wants me to proceed to the second and final part of the interview, which is an interview with the HIM director of the hospital. Yikes!! I go back for that Monday. I do feel better, though. So for my next interview I won't be so nervous. The job is for a healthcare data analyst. The job requires a bachelor's in health information management and RHIA certification, which I have. I will let you all know how the second interview goes. Thank you for all your responses.

Good for you! - A Call-Back is Good...

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A call-back is good---it means you're in the running for sure.

Good luck Monday!

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