Motivation for Interviews

cute_cow

Hi all,
Just looking for some advice really. After 10 months in a new job, was let go (again) in January. Been looking for something new since.

I have had about 5 interviews ( and 2 second interviews), and have not been successful in any of them, sadly and got the same old story of, great interview, lovely person but no thanks. Its a horrible feeling, and I take it quite hard when I am rejected.

I have another interview tomorrow for a great company and for a role I know I can do, as have been doing it for the last 6 years, and same sector as my experience, but finding it hard to get motivated for the interview, for fear of yet another rejection.

I am taking my past experiences of interviews, and keep thinking, whats the point in getting motivated as I know after a week or so they will turn around and it will be the same old story of we liked you, very good interview but no thanks.

I want nothing more than to get back to work, and get my sanity back but honestly can't seem to get the motivation for the interview, because again, I am fearful of the rejection and cannot get it out of my head.

How does anyone else deal with it?

Chessala

I've been out of work since August (when I moved here) and personally I don't take rejection very well either, especially when I get the feeling that people really liked me in the interview.

I keep wondering if it's normal that most of the answers you give are commented with "that's great", "brilliant answer" etc?

I get usually really insecure before an interview and I spent days preparing for it but when the day arrives I always feel that I have forgotten something and afterwards I get incredible nervous to hear from someone about the result.

But yes, like you I have problems getting the right motivation. I know I have to sell myself as good as possible but at the same time I keep being afraid that I will not make it (again).

I try to remind myself that being insecure makes my chances to succeed even lower but I can't help it. It's a vexing situation, especially if you have been unemployed for a while and would do everything to work again

Otis Driftwood

In an interview,you are selling yourself,you are the product.

You are from a sales background so use that to sell yourself.

One tip Id give would be at the very end of the interview,thank the interviewers for taking the time out to meet you and re-enforce why they should hire you and why you are the best person for the job.

Finishing strong is very important and it leaves a lasting impression.

cute_cow

Thanks guys, really helps. Had the interview and did a lot more selling of myself than I normally would, so I guess its time to wait and see.
Thanks again.

Otis Driftwood

Goodluck with it and let us know how you fair out.:)

Cgoodie

Perhaps you could send a follow up email this evening or tomorrow to the person that interviewed you thanking them for taking the time to interview you and saying your still interested and are really impressed with the company after speaking with them. It'll help remind them of you if they have a number of other people for interviews and it can make you stand out.

Best of luck with it:)

Lux23

I was giving it my all for each and every interview, getting myself all excited and it worked for the first few months but after countless Nos I did have a mini breakdown. Now I just try to be as neutral as possible, its not good for my mental health to get all worked up about it.