Interview Crisis

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  • Thank you everyone for the advice!
    I think the major nerves are coming from the fact I want the job so much!

    The job is Care Assistant in a care home for the elderly.
    It’s what I’ve always done and what I’ve always wanted to do.
    Just fighting the paranoid side of me that thinks I’ll screw the interview up.
    So outfit I’m thinking black trousers and a blue shirt.
    Will be going during the week to buy an outfit.
    Also today I went through all of my aftershaves to find a light but pleasant one.
    Nothing musky or over powering just a nice pleasing scent..... yes I’m that nervous lol
  • robatwork
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    Please go very light on any after shave/perfume. Much better just to smell clean. Plenty of antiperspirant. Too much of any after shave is an instant mental "no" when I am interviewing. You just wonder what's being masked.

    Apart from all the good advice above, just think about particular situations and examples where you have done something good or creative at your previous role in the care home. Have them ready to give at the right time.

    An interviewer will internally be delighted if you answer a tricky "What would you do?" question with a particular example: "Well, this actually happened to me and I did this...." rather than "I would do this..."
  • I have decided to go with a spray of Davidoff Cool Water as it’s just a pleasant clean smell.
    Should I take a notepad? Some sites say to take one and others say not to. Ahhhhhhh
  • svain
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    edited 22 October 2017 at 4:02PM
    I really suggest you dont over emphasise how nervous you are. When asked how you are at the beginning of the interview ... "a little nervous but i am very well thankyou" is courteous and gives a little glimpse that you are keen.
    You are an adult and conversations like this should be bread and butter for you. To emphasise your "very" or "really" nervous would raise alarm bells to me.
  • Sarastro
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    Nervousness and excitement are very similar things, just try turning that nervous energy into excitement as it's a much more positive approach and you will feel more confident about it. Don't focus on how nervous you are but on how exciting the ride is.
    Do wear smart, and a note pad isn't important to them (although you might want to minimise what you have to carry).
    Remember to tell them why you want to work in that field.
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  • Got a few days so hopefully I can get the nerves under control.
    Great advice to the reply of if they ask me how I am.
    I’ll go with the “a little nervous but very well thank you for asking, and yourself?”

    Just gonna spend the next few days doing research on the company and reading interview guides haha
  • Was advised by a friend to try something called Rescue Remedy Drops which can be bought from Boots.
    Has anyone had any experience with this stuff?
  • bugslet
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    They work for some people, nothing to lose.

    As others have said, there's nothing wrong with saying that it's been a while since you have had an interview and are feeling nervous. Just don't labour it!

    Black trouser and blue shirt sounds just fine.

    When I interview someone, more of a chat really as I generally interview for fairly straightforward jobs, I just want someone that looks like they will get on with other members of staff and comes across as friendly.

    I think when they see how keen you are to get the job, they'll be wanting you.

    Good luck.
  • Mee
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    Ditto above..

    Never tried Rescue Remedy Drops...

    Re: notepad
    I would recommend a small notepad and pencil/pen (+spare) for very practical reasons - it's handy to writing down questions before and during (just in case you forget or the nerves get the better of you), notes, and if a small panel interview you can note their names (and avoid getting it wrong or forgetting their name).

    Good luck
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  • TBagpuss
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    Leedsboi86 wrote: »
    Was advised by a friend to try something called Rescue Remedy Drops which can be bought from Boots.
    Has anyone had any experience with this stuff?

    Try them on a day you are not going to an interview, just to make sure that you don't have any odd reactions to them.

    other than that, it sounds like you're doing all the right things - a bit of research about he company / location you're interviewing for is impornat and goes a long way.

    Think of a couple of questions to ask (and then don't wprry to much - if the question you planned to ask was answered during the interview, then when they ask if you have questions it is OK to say "I had been planning to ask about **** but you already covered that" - it shows you were paying attention!


    I'd second the advice to keep perfume or aftershave to a minimum - scents can be overpowering and a lot of people are sensitive to them.
    All posts are my personal opinion, not formal advice Always get proper, professional advice (particularly about anything legal!)
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