I'm currently looking for a job and hence have been going to several interviews, none of which I have been successful for.
I have really low self confidence/esteem and hate talking about myself as it is, but I really try hard with interviews because I want a job.
I try to fake confidence as much as I can in my actions; I shake people's hands, smile, make small talk at the appropriate times and look people in the eye.
But I feel where I am going wrong is answering questions about myself.
I think I can sell myself well on paper and that is why I often get asked for interviews, but I get time to think about what I'm going to write in a letter, I get the time to summon up the confidence! But when on the spot and asked a question I've not prepared for in the actual interview, I always give a rubbish answer!
So I was wondering if anyone has any tips to help me 'big myself up' at interviews, and convey my skills across effectively?
Thank you in advance
I have really low self confidence/esteem and hate talking about myself as it is, but I really try hard with interviews because I want a job.
I try to fake confidence as much as I can in my actions; I shake people's hands, smile, make small talk at the appropriate times and look people in the eye.
But I feel where I am going wrong is answering questions about myself.
I think I can sell myself well on paper and that is why I often get asked for interviews, but I get time to think about what I'm going to write in a letter, I get the time to summon up the confidence! But when on the spot and asked a question I've not prepared for in the actual interview, I always give a rubbish answer!
So I was wondering if anyone has any tips to help me 'big myself up' at interviews, and convey my skills across effectively?
Thank you in advance