In this post, we’ll discuss few psychological ways to keep your anxiety levels low so that you can perform at your best during your job interview.

The Power of Tiny Tics

There is a principle of behavioral psychology termed as “Classical Conditioning.” In essence, classical conditioning is when you face an emotional or physical response to something that doesn’t usually develop that response. For instance, if you every time you ring a bell a cupcake suddenly drops in front of you, you are instantly going to associate the bell with the cupcake.

You can utilize this kind of conditioning to associate a small, unnoticeable behavior (which we will call a “tiny tic”) with something that makes you feel happy and relaxed. Select a tiny tic that your employer won’t notice. A good one would be to gently rub the tips of your right thumb and right index finger together. Be certain that you barely move them, as you don’t need your employer’s attention to be on your fingers.

Associate the Response

Next, find something that makes you happy and relaxed. If you’ve a partner, might be have your partner kiss your cheek or touch your forehead every time you rub your fingers together. If you have a kid, perhaps glance at a photo of your baby merely when you touch your fingers. You can choose what makes you happy. Continue to do it until every time you touch your fingers together you feel relaxed.

During your job interview if you feel yourself becoming increasingly anxious, utilize your tiny tic to assist you calm down again. Any time you feel your anxiety levels rising, rub your fingers together (or whatever other tiny tic you’ve selected) and permit yourself to feel the good feelings you had when you were conditioning the technique.

Keep a Memory With You

If you’re worried that the interview anxiety reduction method won’t work once you’re in the interview then keep a photo of someone you really care about with you in your corner pocket during your interview. Chances are the knowledge that they are supporting you along with the tiny tic anxiety reduction technique will assist you to feel more confident and more relaxed throughout the whole ordeal.