A few months ago, leaders from across Mattress Firm Nation joined together in one place
for our annual National Leadership Conference in sunny Orlando, Florida. Among
several special and inspiring guest speakers, Shawn Achor, author of “The
Happiness Advantage,” spoke to our group of 400+ about the power of happiness
and positivity in our personal and professional lives.
The
advice that Shawn provides in his book has no boundaries and can apply to each
and every aspect of one’s personal and professional life, including one of the
most nerve-racking scenarios for a job seeker… the interview! While the
following techniques are not directly from Mr. Achor, the idea of using
elements of positivity before the interview will ensure your success when the
spotlight is on you!
Read
Something Personal and Positive
Have
a family member or close friend write a short note of encouragement prior to
the big day. While you’re waiting for the interview to begin, take it out and
read it for the first time. What an amazing feeling it is to know that you have
someone rooting for your success! A recommendation letter from a past
supervisor or co-worker might also work well (and is also a great resource to
provide during the interview)!
Prove
Them Right
An
interviewer has reviewed your resume and prescreened you before the initial
interview. This means that they believe you have what it takes, on paper, to be
successful in the position. An interview is your chance to prove them right. So
why not do just that?
Visualize
Success
Visualizing
interview success is a great way to imagine the interview in a way that will
generate a positive aura you can carry with you into the interview. Visualize
preparing for the interview. When arriving, use your senses to determine the
setup and hear the interviewer’s voice greeting you. You feel calm and
confident as you introduce yourself and provide descriptive, intuitive answers
to each question. You sense the close of the interview and imagine the
interviewer welcoming you aboard the team!
While
these are just a few ideas on implementing elements of positivity into your
interview preparation, there are many others out there that will allow you to
perform your very best on the big day!
Written by Haley Hoskins
haley.hoskins@mattressfirm.com
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