Help... so nervous!

[claire85]

Hi everyone!

I've applied for a course at university for a diploma in midwifery and I've been offered an interview in about a month or so. I'm so, so nervous about it. I left college four years ago and am scared about being in that kind of environment again.

Does anyone have any tips for my interview, maybe someone has been for the same course? There are only limited places and I'd love to get on it.

All advice and tips would be appreciated.

Many thanks in advance

[rosyrussell]

All I would say is that you are now four years older than you were then, with four more years' experience to draw on. The interview is just a means for the course providers to get to know you and your capabilities, and so make the most of this opportunity to show them what you know and what you are willing to learn! Enthusiam and commitment goes a long way, as does confidence. Make plenty of eye contact, smile and speak clearly and confidently. Do plenty of research about the course itself, and have a few questions ready to ask them about important aspects of the course to show you have taken the time to find things out. Good luck!!

[joko]

get some Kalms and rescue remedy from the chemist - you will feel much calmer, (don't take the RR the night before as it may keep you awake) Kalms are fine for the night though

[buckaroo2]

As the previous post says, preparation is important. It can do a lot in helping to get rid of those nerves. Prepare some answers to likely questions, for example: why do you want to study this course, what are you best attributes/qualities, tell me about yourself, and so on. These are all fairly standard questions and not too tricky to prepare answers to. Think about your best qualities - enthusiasm, determination, confidence, and so on - and think of examples where you've deomonstrated these, and don't undersell yourself (easier said than done!). it's not a script to be followed word by word, more a series of signposts to keep you on track (does that make sense?).

Relaxation exercises, such as deep breathing can also help to dampen down those nerves, worth trying. Also, some people find that visualisation can be useful.

Either way, these things are never as bad as you think, chances are it'll be fairly informal and friendly; maybe worth checking beforehand the style of interview.

Good luck.

[sammmm]

hi I went to the same interview 3 years ago its a lot of role play and problem solving showing you can work just as well as part of a team and individually, its busy so you wont have too much time to think of anything else good luck