Do Not Get Fazed By Intimidating Behavior

Intimidation is one of the oldest methods used during the interview process. It is very easy for interviewers to intimidate job candidates because they are already nervous and stressed about the interview in the first place. Being on the receiving end of this intimidation will almost always faze you if you are not prepared.

Prepare, prepare, prepare!

Preparing for the interview in advance will help you to counter the intimidation that you will experience by the interviewers. Some interviewers do it intentionally while others intimidate in direct relation to the applicant's stress level. Practice your answers beforehand so you will eliminate needless worry and anxiety. Have a friend use several known methods of intimidation on you a few days prior to the interview so you will have familiarized yourself with them. Record your stress levels and devise a plan of action to counter these negative feelings.

Just Breathe

This method could be both the easiest and the hardest to do. Getting control of your breathing during stressful situations can be a challenge, but nonetheless when you have achieved properly regulated breathing, you will be able to control your heart rate along with other natural functions of the body during a stressful event. When you regulate your breathing you restore calmness to your body.

Maintain Eye Contact

Employers have used eye contact several times as an intimidation method. Eye contact could be both intimidating and constructive. As a candidate, maintaining eye contact proves you are a sincere and resourceful individual. By looking a person in the eyes while talking with him or her is you display respect. You will inadvertently gain his or her approval and trust by maintaining proper eye contact while they try to use this very method to intimidate you.

Lastly, being confident in yourself will help tremendously if you are ever faced with intimidating behavior. If you are confident in your abilities and accomplishments, the line of questioning will not faze you. You will come across as a strong and resolute candidate. Do not get fazed, remain confident and succeed at your interview.

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