Nervous Interview?

I recall a scheduled phone interview that I once had. After interviewing with the corporate recruiter he had scheduled a phone interview for the very next week. I remember the anticipation before I got the call. I had wanted this job so badly I was making myself nervous. I remember getting the phone call and not being able to breath properly. Every answer that came out of my mouth was "short breathed" and I was definitely not on my "A" game. Half way through the interview I apologized to the hiring manager and explained to her how nervous I was and that I was not normally like this. She did give me a second interview, which went really well. I never did end up getting the job. I am pretty sure that it had to do with my initial phone interview. So you don't repeat my mistakes, here is a list of things that you can do to be your best during an interview.

1. The most obvious is proper breathing. Before you interview, whether it be on the phone or in person, make sure that you take deep breathes to makes sure that your body has enough oxygene. Also, during your interview, make sure to breathe through your nose before answering any questions. This will allow you to collect your thoughts better.

2. Maintain proper posture. This will allow you to present yourself as confident. If you have a problem with posture, just make sure that you mirror the hiring managers posture.

3. Be genuine. Make sure that you are being yourself during the interview. It will make you feel more relaxed and feel free to crack an (apropriate) joke or two if that is really who you are.

4. Know your habits. If in the past you have said "like" too much, rambled on or bounced your knee be conscious of it. This way you can avoid uneasiness during the interview

5. Lastly, remember that you are at the interview because they feel that you are qualified for the position. Be confident because of this. They want to hire someone for the position as much as you want the job.