Stress around interviews is often influenced by our assumptions we make to ourselves about the process. Countering anxiety-provoking thoughts can help to lower levels of anxiety. “I just messed up that answer, and there’s no hope.” One poor answer normally does not knock a candidate out of consideration. An interview is like a test, getting an 85 or 90 might be good enough to get the job. Visualizing success can improve performance and help ease anxiety. Always try imagining positive interactions with your interviewer, particularly in the hours just before your interview. To some extent, relaxation techniques, such as progressive muscle relaxation or breathing exercises, can manage anxiety. If your anxiety around interview is excessive, you might consider seeing a doctor to develop effective countermeasures. 1. What often influences the stress around interviews according to the passage?{A; B; C} 2. Does one poor answer in an interview influence a candidate to get a job?{A; B; C} 3. Can imagining success help a candidate to lower levels of anxiety?{A; B; C} 4. How can we reduce our stress around interviews?{A; B; C} 5. When should we go to see a doctor according the author?{A; B; C}