I know interviewing can be the most nerve wrecking part, so here are some highlights to help you think positively!

Hi Everyone! It’s that time of year…. SUMMER!

This means vacations, fun, or just plain relaxing, however, for many of you, it also means looking for that job or internship to help you jump-start your career!

I know  interviewing can be the most nerve wrecking part so here are some highlights from How to Stop Worrying About Interviews and Learn to Lessen Your Stressfrom Vault writer, Derek Loosvelt to help you think positively about that summer internship or fall job;

1. Ask questions

Like any good conversation between two people, questions must come from both parties involved. If one person is asking all the questions and the other merely answering, then it's not really a conversation. Engage with your interviewer. Find things that interest you about what your interviewer is saying and that you want to know more about. You've no doubt heard that people like to talk about themselves, which is true, but what they really like to do even more is to talk about things that interest them. That could be themselves, but it could also be a part of their job, a division or product of their company, or something more directly connected to the position you are applying to.

1. Stay positive and remember you have nothing to lose

. When you find a place of positivity within yourself, you tend to speak more confidently, calmly, and honestly. if for whatever reason, your conversation doesn't lead to another conversation or to a job offer, then the job wasn't the right fit for you. As simple as that. You went into the conversation without the job and you left without the job. Your life doesn't depend on this conversation (or job) and there will be many other conversations and many other jobs. If you're looking for methods to get into a positive mindset, try this: Take five minutes before your interview to collect yourself (either before you enter the building in which you're interviewing or in the waiting area). Try to quiet your thoughts and worries, telling yourself there's nothing to worry about, you're just about to have a conversation, meet someone new, which will be enjoyable. Then tell yourself you're qualified for the job, you're talented, you have experience, and you're just here to learn.

1. Listen

No two interviews (conversations) are alike, and so you have to be ready for anything. Which, yes, means you need to be prepared to talk about yourself, your resume, your experience, your strengths, your weaknesses, your qualifications, why you think you're going to be good at this job, etc. But don't forget that you're already qualified if you're asked to interview; your resume has been vetted. And so, the likely aim of the interview/conversation is to gauge how personable and genuine you are, if you can hold a normal conversation with someone, and if you'll get along with the team you might be hired to work with.

Good Luck with all the interviewing practice this summer!

• Nicole