¿Cómo puede ayudarte el Mindfulness a triunfar en tu próxima entrevista?

I hear from clients that they feel overwhelmed with stress or even anxiety before an important Interview. There are some somatic exercices that can help with that, for example: - Mindful and relaxing breathing before - focus on your breath and clear your head, make your exhale longer than inhale. Every time you start feeling stressed DURING the interview take your mind back to your breathing. - Mindful visualisation of positive outcome: before the interview imagine in as much as possible details how the interview will happen and how confident you will feel, how well the conversation will flow and how happy and well in your body you will feel.

Sometimes the advice to 'breathe deeply' can be counter-productive as it can lead people to overbreathe which further disregulates the nervous system. For most people, slowing down the exhalation and pausing on the out-breath will be the most useful method to help calm the nervous system.

One of the best actions that we can take in an interview is to slow down the pace of our words, and pause briefly before answering a question. Most people, when they are nervous, can speed up the pace of their speech. This has a number of negative impacts: 1. It provides us less time to reflect and respond clearly to a question 2. It can make us feel even more nervous 3. It communicates to the listener that we are unsure of ourselves. Slowing down provides an opportunity to best support our nervous system and respond to interview questions well.

Active listening is an underutilized skill in interviewing (and in life!) and can often make the difference between those who are advanced in the process and those who aren't. If you aren't clear on the question, ask clarifying questions before answering. If the interviewer says something that's interesting to you, follow up on that. Remember: interviews are a two-way street to assess fit on both sides and communication is a team sport!

Normalmente, cuando se está participando en un proceso de reclutamiento, se tiende a pensar que sólo son ellos quienes eligen. Gracias al mindfulness y si estás bien atento, podrás darte cuenta si realmente esa empresa y ese trabajo, son para ti. Más allá de la necesidad de tener unos ingresos, podemos elegir dónde queremos estar y, sobre todo, estar bien,. Si te escuchas, reconocerás desde tu intuición si en ese lugar podrás desarrollarte como persona de forma integral. Así que, estando presente, no solo podrás dar una buena y auténtica entrevista mostrando quien eres. También podrás hacer las preguntas adecuadas para que tu también decidas si te ves o no en esa empresa, en ese trabajo, con lo que te ofrecen. Simplemente relájate !!

During the interview, put your phone away, take off your smart watch, and ground yourself in the dialogue you're having with the other person/people. Stay present and keep your focus on the role and company you're applying for and how you are the right fit for the role. Use "I" statements, avoid disparaging comments about former workplaces no matter how toxic, and connect your valuable experience to the organizational needs they have.

In addition to the mentioned mindfulness practices, consider preparing beforehand to alleviate interview stress. Visualize success and practice positive affirmations to boost confidence. Stay present during the interview by focusing on the questions asked and actively listening to the interviewer. Be authentic and genuine in your responses, allowing your true personality to shine through. Embrace any nervousness or anxiety with self-compassion and remind yourself that it's natural to feel this way. Finally, remember to express gratitude for the opportunity and maintain a positive attitude throughout the interview process.

Keep in mind that not all roles and companies are the right fit for everyone, BUT you never know whether your path will cross with the company or person down the road. The art of the follow-up is crucial to building a relationship that may pay dividends down the road. You never know what the future may bring so make sure to put your best foot forward and be your authentic self in all of your interactions.