Drying up during an interview is an experience no one is likely to forget. Even people who are well established in their careers still cringe at the memory of a disastrous response to a tricky interview question, writes Maggie Mallon
It's an all-too familiar scenario: you are in the middle of a job interview when an interviewer lobs in a question which completely throws you. Your mind goes blank, your confidence wavers and your chances of being hired evaporate.
One of the keys to a successful interview is being able to anticipate these curve balls and hit them back with the right technique.
Careers consultant for Graduate Prospects Michael Cox said: "The main problem at interviews is people tend to panic when they are thrown by a question - their first impulse is to babble. Instead to gain thinking time, ask the interview to explain what they mean by the question."
Director of Voicebusiness, a company which specialises in presentation skills, Cordelia Ditton said: "When your mind goes blank, breathe out as it relieves tension, then breathe in through your nose and nod wisely. This sends oxygen to the brain, gives you time to think and makes you look composed."
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