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I can relate to how you feel. I get very nervous during interviews. An interview for your first job is very different from when you're applying for a promotion. I'll share what I did when I was trying to land my first job:
1. I asked my cousin, who has work experience, for a practice interview. She asked me common questions that interviewers asked and coached me on how to answer in a more professional/serious manner (she told me I giggled a lot when I was nervous). She also taught me how to answer questions that I found were a bit difficult. I find I had difficulty expressing myself verbally so practicing answering questions out loud helped boost my confidence.
2. I read about the companies that I was applying for. This really helped when questions like, "Why are you applying with us instead of *insert other company's name*?" came up. Just look for 1-2 things the company has put on their website (i.e. one of the top companies in the country, awards they've received, etc.) or you can google it. The interviewer will appreciate the research you've done.
3. Get a good night's sleep. Being alert and attentive during the interview is a must.
4. Leave early. Give allowance for unexpected traffic or road emergencies. The extra time before the interview will also give you time to freshen up and review some points you think would come up. Even a bit of time to freshen up helps to calm the nerves.
5. Know what your strengths are and be confident (or at least appear confident; I always had people tell me to fake it until I make it).
Anyway, I hope this helps and good luck with your interview.
1. I asked my cousin, who has work experience, for a practice interview. She asked me common questions that interviewers asked and coached me on how to answer in a more professional/serious manner (she told me I giggled a lot when I was nervous). She also taught me how to answer questions that I found were a bit difficult. I find I had difficulty expressing myself verbally so practicing answering questions out loud helped boost my confidence.
2. I read about the companies that I was applying for. This really helped when questions like, "Why are you applying with us instead of *insert other company's name*?" came up. Just look for 1-2 things the company has put on their website (i.e. one of the top companies in the country, awards they've received, etc.) or you can google it. The interviewer will appreciate the research you've done.
3. Get a good night's sleep. Being alert and attentive during the interview is a must.
4. Leave early. Give allowance for unexpected traffic or road emergencies. The extra time before the interview will also give you time to freshen up and review some points you think would come up. Even a bit of time to freshen up helps to calm the nerves.
5. Know what your strengths are and be confident (or at least appear confident; I always had people tell me to fake it until I make it).
Anyway, I hope this helps and good luck with your interview.
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