How Can I Be More Confident In An Interview?

By Ruoro Kairu

I was recently sitting in at an interview. Two interviewees caught my attention; one was rightly qualified for the position, and she fit what the client was looking for. However, she was shy and could barely communicate her ideas and past experience. The second candidate was not as qualified as the first, he, however, was confident, had charisma, and articulated his points very well.

While the qualified applicant got the job, similar situations don’t always have a happy ending. In many instances, the less qualified candidate with right presentation skills and confidence usually gets the job.

You have applied for the job, you have been successfully shortlisted, and called in for an interview. While this stage should be received with joy –as you’re one step closer to getting the job, it is a stage many people fear. To many job seekers, interviews are a time when they are made to feel intimidated and thrust out of their comfort zone.

Read on to see six practical ways to help you prepare for an interview.