Interviews Leave Me Exhausted

Anonymous

April 3,2022 at 11:37PM UTC

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Interviews Leave Me Exhausted

I am in the middle of a interviewing for a few positions. Last week, I had 4 interviews and next week 2 more. I am also currently working full-time.

I was surprised how exhausting the interview process could be, especially when you have to go to work and act like everything is fine!

Any tips for how to refresh after an interview so you can get back to work (and not feel so depleted!)

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Michelle Rosemary GatherApril 4,2022 at 12:00AM UTC
Hello! I have been where you are many times. However, my current experience is being the person on the interview panel and making the hiring decision. If it makes you feel any better it is an exhausting process on the other side of the desk or monitor as well! My tip on refreshing after an interview is to take the time to make a few notes as you look back on it as a learning experience. What do you feel went well? What do you feel needs improvement? Were there times you laughed and enjoyed the interview or did it delve into emotional territory (I have been on interview panels that have had laughs and some that had everyone in the room in tears)? Once you have those notes remind yourself you have already accomplished a great thing by adding to your experience and learning what you can work on if you have more interviews. Then close out the notes and carry that accomplishment with you. A tip if you do have more interviews is to remember that you have only that short interview to sell yourself, use it to shine, you know you best!
AnonymousApril 4,2022 at 12:04AM UTC
Make sure you allow yourself time for a break! Those are important when you have to change gears.
AnonymousApril 4,2022 at 12:27AM UTC
A quick walk outside, stay hydrated and breath work. That does it for me.
AnonymousApril 4,2022 at 4:46AM UTC
Groundhog day?