So you have already done lots of research on job interviews and how to give the best interview.
You already know what to do. Dressing well, being on time, definitely not
winging it, and leaving a follow-up thank-you note for your interviewer, great.
But you feel that’s just not enough for you. Often times even the most prepared
candidates stumble after sitting on the chair.
Luckily, there are inspirational videos on the popular media
organization TED Talks,
you can watch, which will give you a confidence boost for your next job interview.
How to stay calm when you know you’ll bestressed-by Daniel Lavitin
Just
before a day or two, or for some, a week before the job interview, nervousness starts to kick
in. You start to panic and get anxious how your interview will go. It’s
actually pretty usual for such feelings to occur but thinking as such will
likely make them really happen during the interview. Daniel Levitin, who’s a
cognitive psychologist and a neuroscientist, tells you exactly why that happens
and how you can overcome your stress during the critical situation.
10 ways to have a better conversation-by Celeste Headlee
How you
talk and have conversations is equally important as your skill-set. Being able
to hold up a conversation and keeping it flowing determines how well you
understand issues and topics and handle them. More importantly, it shows how
well you deal and have conversations with different types of people.
Conversation is that bridge between you and your goal. As a TV show host,
Celeste Headlee discusses and shares 10 ways, the ingredients to having the
most effective conversation.
Your body language may shape who you are-by Amy Cuddy
How you
talk and have conversations is equally important as your skill-set. Being able
to hold up a conversation and keeping it flowing determines how well you
understand issues and topics and handle them. More importantly, it shows how
well you deal and have conversations with different types of people.
Conversation is that bridge between you and your goal. As a TV show host,
Celeste Headlee discusses and shares 10 ways, the ingredients to having the
most effective conversation.
How to listen better-by Julian Treasure
Job interviews or any kind of interview, for that matter, isn’t just
about talking and answering questions. Listening is a critical part of the
conversation. Interpreting questions accurately will have you answering them
accurately, leading to an effective conversation.
8 Secrets of success-by Richard St. John
After
researching for about 10 years on what makes one successful meeting lot of
successful people, Richard came up with a book ‘8 to be great’. In this TED
Talk, Richard briefly discusses those 8 traits. This talk will help you not
just in job interviews
but generally in life also.
Why the best hire might not have the perfect resume-by Regina Hartly
Many often
fear that low grades in college or a poorly crafted resume will lead to
difficulty in getting a job. While it may be true to some extent, the reason
for that isn’t usually the unattractive resume or low grades. Often times we
find out that the innovative mind, the genius doesn’t have the most impressive
grades or resume but still manages to position himself at a respectable post.
Regina Hartly explains just that, the “Why” of it, in this TED Talk. This one
is sure to uplift your motivation and self-esteem, especially for interviews.
If you weren’t able to get good enough grades or don’t have a mind blowing
resume, balance it out and prove your worth in the job interview with your intellect.
Grit: the power of passion and perseverance- by Angela Lee Duckworth
Many
people, who aren’t too confident in themselves, often get disappointed when
they hear they aren’t intelligent enough. Angela explains how success doesn’t
always rely on intelligence. Sometimes it’s one’s persistence despite the
difficulties one faces. Take a look at Angela’s TED Talk to know exactly what
that means.
These people have
shared their personal experiences along with their researches and findings.
These TED Talks will definitely boost your confidence and give you a lift for
your job interview,
so do check them all out. We wish you good luck!
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