For me, the key to remaining composed during an interview is to know (and reassure myself) that I am capable of doing the job well and that I'm as prepared as can be for the interview itself. That is kind of similar to what I heard an inspirational speaker tell of how she remains calm before and during her speaking engagements. She says that she prepares and practices like crazy. But when it comes time to do the actual speaking, she just goes out there and speaks from the overflow. It means she is prepared, may have things she has memorized; however, she speaks from the heart and let's the conversation flow. Try it!

i get nervous in interviews. what do you tell yourself to calm down and perform your best?