Dear Harriette: I have been working as associated product manager for two years, and I am ready to take the next step in my career by interviewing for a new position. However, I am terrified because I have always considered myself a terrible interviewee.
I find it hard to answer questions on site, I have the impression of presenting myself as nervous and not prepared, and I am empty when it is time to talk about my achievements. The idea of facing another series of interviews makes me so anxious that I took up the possibility of applying for jobs.
I know that the preparation is essential, but I do not know how to practice effectively and strengthen confidence without being exceeded.
Do I have to focus on simulated interviews, improve my narration skills or something else? How can I work to present myself with confidence while remaining authentic and by not ringing?
I fear that my nerves would prevent me from winning a role that could be an excellent opportunity for growth.
– Prepare
Dear preparing: You have to train to familiarize yourself with what you mean in your interviews.
Care the basic answers to all the questions you think you can ask. Note your answers, then repeat them when you look at the mirror. Train to speak with confidence. It will take time, but you can make yourself comfortable if you spend enough hours.
Do your best to memorize the main points so that even if you are nervous, you know the basic information you want to share.
Breathe! Engage your breath to help you keep calm and stable. Remember that you are ready and you can do it!
Dear Harriette: I feel completely overwhelmed by my financial situation.
By reimbursing student loans, covering my subsistence costs and trying to save for the future, I feel like I barely keep my head out of the water. The rent alone occupies half of my pay check, and despite the budgeting carefully, I find it difficult to make real progress.
I do not want to move with my parents, because I appreciate my independence and I have the impression that it would be a step back, but it starts to look like my only option.
I desperately want to build financial stability and work towards a safer future, but I don’t even know where to start.
In addition to that, I often feel isolated because I cannot afford to spend money on social activities as my friends do.
I fear that all these sacrifices lead to professional exhaustion, and I need help to find a balance between financial security and enjoy my life. What steps can I take to get back on the right track without sacrificing my independence or feel completely defeated?
– To treat
Dear effort: It takes time to strengthen financial security, especially if you don’t have a well -paid work.
You may want to consider getting a roommate to share the cost of your accommodation. Otherwise, you can go home for a specific period, during which you focus on the economy as much as possible towards your future objectives.
Since you seem to have developed a discipline around your finances, if you can take a break in certain invoices for a while, you may be able to jump on your savings.
You should try to work to get a promotion and increase.
Finally, if you have the bandwidth, plan to take a second job to help you go to financial security.
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of Dreamleapers, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams. You can send questions to Askharriette@harriettecole.com or to the syndication Andrews McMeel, 1130, rue Walnut, Kansas City, MO 64106.
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