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Boosting your Confidence

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Introduction

Overview

Nailing a job interview in the creative industry demands more than just showcasing your portfolio; it requires confidence. It's important to identify and overcome any limiting beliefs that may hold you back. 💪

This module is crafted to pump up your self-assurance specifically for interview scenarios. We'll tackle how to solidify your self-image, master your body language, and stay composed under the spotlight. 👁️ Let's get you ready to walk into every interview with your head held high and your nerves in check.

Lesson 01

Building a Strong Self-Image for Interviews

Confidence can be a game-changer in interviews. 💪 Think of your self-image as your armor in an interview. ⚔️ Start by cataloging your past wins and unique skills in a "success portfolio". This isn't just a trip down memory lane—it's your ammo for self-assurance. Before an interview, flip through this portfolio to remind yourself of your capabilities, how good you are and that you bring worth to the table. 🌟 Remember that they want you as much as you want this job!

You can also, try out some (as much as this video might look stupid - it can really work!) These are your mental pep-talks. If you want to dive deeper, check out courses on Youtube or Udemy about self-esteem and boosting your self-confidence. They can offer some great tools to help you see yourself in the best light.

Lesson 02

Using Body Language to Exude Confidence

Your body tells a story as much as your words do. Let's make sure it's telling the right one. 💪 Practice power poses (when they matter) and learn to maintain eye contact, which signals confidence and engagement. Watch Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk to understand how your posture can literally shape your confidence levels.

⚡️Set up a mock interview and film yourself. Watching it back 👀, you'll see where your body language can tighten up to project more confidence.

Lesson 03

Staying Cool and Handling Feedback

Interviews can crank up the pressure, especially when feedback comes into play. Equip yourself with techniques like taking the necessary time you need to think before you respond. 🚀 Don't rush it and make breaks instead of "ehms " and empty phrases. A break can be really powerful. ‼️‼️

Articulating a phrase and structuring a thought before you answer can make all the difference. In portfolio reviews we often asked a simple question to explain the idea behind a project. ✏️ What we got back, was often a long explanation that lacked a clear idea and posed more questions than answers.
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👉 What else can you do? Well, deep breathing or positive visualization to keep your cool is another helpful tool in your toolkit box! 🛠️🛠️ Apps like Headspace are perfect for quick mindfulness exercises. When it comes to feedback, frame it as a golden opportunity for growth. Practice with mock interviews, throwing in some curveball feedback to see how you handle it. The goal? Stay calm, and convey self-believe and confidence. 😎

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Your Homework:

Homework

Build your confidence

Use some of our tips from above to boost your confidence. There is no single path and you need to find what works best for you. This is a mental excercise that can make wonders ✨

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Homework

Practice Your Body Language

🎙 Record a mock interview focusing on your body language. 👀 Review the footage to spot and improve on areas like posture, gestures, and eye contact. This visual feedback is invaluable.

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Homework

Train your feedback scenarios

Write out potential feedback scenarios and craft your responses. Practice these out loud, ideally in a mock interview setting. This prep will help you turn any critique into a showcase of your growth mindset and adaptability.

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Boosting your Confidence

Overview

Nailing a job interview in the creative industry demands more than just showcasing your portfolio; it requires confidence. It's important to identify and overcome any limiting beliefs that may hold you back. 💪

Building a Strong Self-Image for Interviews

Using Body Language to Exude Confidence

⚡️Set up a mock interview and film yourself. Watching it back 👀, you'll see where your body language can tighten up to project more confidence.

Staying Cool and Handling Feedback

Interviews can crank up the pressure, especially when feedback comes into play. Equip yourself with techniques like taking the necessary time you need to think before you respond. 🚀 Don't rush it and make breaks instead of "ehms " and empty phrases. A break can be really powerful. ‼️‼️

Your Deepdive:

Your Homework:

Build your confidence

Practice Your Body Language

Train your feedback scenarios

Discuss:

Train your feedback scenarios

Ask for help, share your progress! You're not alone in this.

Connect with hundreds of Makers + Mentors to chat

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