The Interview Process

The interview process is usually a fun time for me, I enjoy meeting new people and going into interviews ready to showcase the work I have done thus far. I have been working hard for many years to achieve what I have now and it's a great feeling to be able to show people what I have done, who I am and where I came from. It's a big part of my life to do so and I am proud of who I am and what I have accomplished in life. So for me when I go into an interview setting, I am calm, collected and ready to sell myself to a company that will hopefully change my life, a company that will make my dreams come true! There is no greater feeling accepting a new job that you know you deserve. 

But last weeks interview was completely different, it had me on my toes the entire morning and I had no idea what to think. I am usually cool and ready, but this time around I felt nervous and scared of the opportunity at hand. It was a blessing and an awesome opportunity for the beginning of my career hunt and to my future, but it had me in a weary state. I just remember over thinking everything and underestimating my ability to do well in an interview and to simply be myself. I had a tough time calming down and focusing which is not like me to do before an interview. I remember pulling up to the agency and being on pins and needles. I had to find a way to calm down and find my center before walking into the building and meeting my future. 

I had a glass of water and I did what I usually do... Talk with myself out loud. Explain to myself that everything will be fine and the worst that can happen is I don't get the job and I continue looking for the right job for me. There is a specific job out there for me and I will have to take my time and go through the process of finding the right job. Nothing in this life comes easy so I have come to terms with, but that doesn't mean everything is hard and nerve racking. I just need to remember who I am and who it is that got me to this point and all I have accomplished in life and it will show me that I have nothing to be afraid of. Everything will work out and I will be just fine.

So I say this.. To all of my fellow graduates, friends and family who are heading out in the job hunting world. Remember that you are where you are because of your hard work and dedication for success. Remember that and you will never need to worry about an interview. Believe in yourself and you will prevail through what tough times lay ahead.

"By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination."

- Christopher Columbus