049 | 7 tips to help you feel more confident for your job interview

Do you have an upcoming job interview for a new role, but rather than be excited about the new possibilities, you are already feeling worried, nervous, and underprepared?

In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Career Coach Fay Wallis shares 7 tips that will help to prepare you and boost your confidence, both before and during your interview.

It's the first in a series of episodes to help you sail through your next interview and get your ideal role.

Key Points From This Episode

[00:37] Fay shares more information in regards to today and upcoming episodes targeting job interviews

[02:26] Fay takes a moment to thank two recent reviewers

[03:39] The first tip – be clear on what it is you are worried about the most

[09:07] The second tip – ask for more information in advance regarding what to expect in the interview

[11:04] How receiving questions in advance can be beneficial from a neurodiversity perspective

[12:32] The third tip – practise your answers out loud

[15:13] The fourth tip – take multiple copies of your CV along with you to the interview

[17:22] The fifth tip – take notes into the interview that hold key information

[19:41] The sixth tip – find ways to relax before your interview

[22:02] Fay refers to episode 36: Four simple but powerful techniques to banish imposter syndrome

[22:50] The seventh tip – have questions ready to ask at the very end

[23:50] The questions should you avoid asking at the end of an interview

[27:53] Positive questions you can ask and how they could be beneficial to you

Useful Links

• Connect with Fay on LinkedIn
• The Bright Sky Career Coaching website
• Bright Sky Career Coaching's interview coaching service
• Bright Sky Career Coaching's outplacement support services

Rate and Review the Podcast

If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.

Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!

Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.

Mentioned in this episode:

Learn More About Inspiring HR

Learn more about the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme and save your place on the cohort that starts on 30th April 2025.

Inspiring HR