Patricia Ortega dives into the common barriers that can hinder candidates from acing their interviews and leaving a positive impression on hiring managers. She discusses the fears of failure and the pressure to perform that often lead to overwhelm and blanking out during interviews.
Patricia emphasizes the importance of mindset and perspective, reminding listeners that interviews are conversations, not pass or fail situations. She also shares strategies for handling moments of blanking out or making mistakes, encouraging candidates to own their mistakes and use humor to make the situation more relatable. So, if you want to conquer your interview fears and stand out in a crowded job market, give this episode a listen!
We'll talk about:
- Overcoming fear of failure and pressure
- Mindset shift: interview as a conversation
- Blank out? What do do next
- How to come back from mistakes
- Shared positive experiences
- Your response and emotional intelligence
Topics:
- Introduction
- Overcoming interview fears
- Mindset shift
- Not knowing or blanking out
- Leveraging Mistakes
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