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Pre-Interview Nerves/Stress Routines!!!!
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<blockquote data-quote="Alice G" data-source="post: 51001" data-attributes="member: 1160"><p>I have really enjoyed reading this thread and think it's been a great question to ask [USER=1253]@R203[/USER] </p><p></p><p>I am one of those people who gets very nervous and anxious before things like ACs and exams and it affects me physically too - I can't physically eat anything despite entirely agreeing with the advice above and my hands and feet get freezing cold (apologies to all those interviewers who had to shake my icy hands <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />) so I think it's important to talk about this and normalise these feelings, especially because everyone is so different. </p><p></p><p>Despite trying to implement all kinds of strategies, there are a few which helped me:</p><p>Being prepared, including having your bag packed, outfit sorted and also checking emails for what you need to bring (firms might need you to bring ID or potentially certificates etc). </p><p></p><p>Getting there early - I really recommend this as on the day of my Shearman interview, despite leaving over an hour earlier than needed, I was held on the tube for about an hour due to an incident. Luckily I was above ground so could get in touch and made people aware but I was about 5 mins late in the end despite being so early to set off! Whilst I thankfully managed to secure the scheme, I did feel quite flustered and panicked that day which really didn't help me with nerves. </p><p></p><p>Speaking to fellow candidates and people in the firm. I would often be the first there because I found being in the environment and familiarising myself made the day seem less daunting. I would often speak with the people in reception and would try to chat to other candidates and get to know them as this always made me feel more relaxed too - everyone is in the same boat and just the act of smiling can increase your serotonin which naturally helps you feel more at ease. </p><p></p><p>I also think if you can select whether you do it in the morning or afternoon can help.I picked afternoon for Freshfields because I found I was barely sleeping the night before ACs and it was the act of getting to sleep which was so problematic. I picked the later time hoping I could maybe sleep in a little longer so as to increase the amount of sleep I would get and I found this was better for me personally - having it in the afternoon and being assured of that also helped me to fall asleep quicker too incidentally so this might be something to contemplate.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alice G, post: 51001, member: 1160"] I have really enjoyed reading this thread and think it's been a great question to ask [USER=1253]@R203[/USER] I am one of those people who gets very nervous and anxious before things like ACs and exams and it affects me physically too - I can't physically eat anything despite entirely agreeing with the advice above and my hands and feet get freezing cold (apologies to all those interviewers who had to shake my icy hands :D) so I think it's important to talk about this and normalise these feelings, especially because everyone is so different. Despite trying to implement all kinds of strategies, there are a few which helped me: Being prepared, including having your bag packed, outfit sorted and also checking emails for what you need to bring (firms might need you to bring ID or potentially certificates etc). Getting there early - I really recommend this as on the day of my Shearman interview, despite leaving over an hour earlier than needed, I was held on the tube for about an hour due to an incident. Luckily I was above ground so could get in touch and made people aware but I was about 5 mins late in the end despite being so early to set off! Whilst I thankfully managed to secure the scheme, I did feel quite flustered and panicked that day which really didn't help me with nerves. Speaking to fellow candidates and people in the firm. I would often be the first there because I found being in the environment and familiarising myself made the day seem less daunting. I would often speak with the people in reception and would try to chat to other candidates and get to know them as this always made me feel more relaxed too - everyone is in the same boat and just the act of smiling can increase your serotonin which naturally helps you feel more at ease. I also think if you can select whether you do it in the morning or afternoon can help.I picked afternoon for Freshfields because I found I was barely sleeping the night before ACs and it was the act of getting to sleep which was so problematic. I picked the later time hoping I could maybe sleep in a little longer so as to increase the amount of sleep I would get and I found this was better for me personally - having it in the afternoon and being assured of that also helped me to fall asleep quicker too incidentally so this might be something to contemplate. [/QUOTE]
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