Hello, I'm needing some advice on how to do better on my interviews because I feel that is what is preventing me from landing an offer.

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September 28,2021 at 3:35AM UTC

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Hello, I'm needing some advice on how to do better on my interviews because I feel that is what is preventing me from landing an offer.

As someone who is sensitive to other people's energy, I feel I can get sucked into the interviewer's energy. While I realize I can't have the perfect answers all the time and know that the energy surrounding the interview probably weighs more than the actual answers (ie you can have someone who interviews "perfect" but not have the best energy and vice versa), what do you suggest I can do to protect my energy from interviewers that don't seem engaging and almost borderline cold? I know I can't expect everyone to have a positive and open energy but how can I allow my positive and open energy shine through and spread rather than have the interviewers cold and closed energy spread to me and thus effect my performance?

Thank you.

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Sheryl BrinkleySeptember 28,2021 at 4:45AM UTC
One thing to remember is that the interview is a two way street. You are meeting with them to determine if the working relationship is a match on both sides. Focus on being your best and most authentic self no matter what the energy is like coming across the table, you are only able to control your own. Staying open and curious about the whole process will help you not get caught up in the “performance “ and instead, be in the moment. Wishing you success in your upcoming conversations!
Sage FraserSeptember 28,2021 at 8:53AM UTC
Never interview on Fridays.
Jayne HSeptember 28,2021 at 8:59AM UTC
I don’t know if you’re into crystals/ stones but I find clear quartz and black tourmaline are good for empaths. They kinda bounce the negative energy away from you and help you stay grounded and focus. Hope that helps and good luck! X