By Shea Ki Overconfidence becomes a menace in job interviews more than many realize. It can strike you without realizing it before it is too late. Being a victim to overconfidence can leave you feeling drained by confusion and without any call backs from employers. You might be overconfident if you:
The difference between enough and too much: When you look up the definition, you find most often that confidence is "a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities" or "a firm trust". A successful job interview candidate will exude likeable confidence. Instead, what I hear from employers is they often see qualified candidates walk in showing signs of an attitude that the job is beneath them. Many of those interviewing for a job have fallen under the spell of overconfidence without even realizing it. Here is a quick check list to help you make sure you are coming across to the interviewer as the best person for the job without going over the top:
Lacking confidence leaves you doubting yourself and slowing down your bright future, but too much can also block success. Being overly confident may work for some situations, but in the job interview it will poison your chances of getting a call back. Your turn: What works for you to feel confident but stay humble under pressure?
Leave your comment or helpful tip below. Most importantly, believe in you.
Marlena
6/26/2016 07:39:24 pm
LOL! I do feel like job interviews are a drain and major time suck. Garlic though would not be useful, so I will need to learn more ways to not loose my head under pressure. Why are some employers so rude? It really makes me not want to work there when they do that.
Jawna
6/28/2016 12:38:47 pm
Interviewing bites. Sorry for the bad pun, could not resist! If I did not want to hurl during one, I could do better. Trying to get a better job soon so keep the tips (and good ✨vibes!) coming.
Marcia
8/5/2016 09:50:44 am
Love me some 🕸vampire diaries to binge on! I think in some ways maybe I have not prepared enough for job interviews b/c the job seemed so easy but I am trying to not fall for that trap again.
Shea Ki
5/20/2017 11:02:54 am
Thanks for the feedback, Ganesh! Comments are closed.
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