How to warm up for a job interview

Job interviews are a reality now more than ever, so stay with me and let’s run through how you can feel more confident before an interview using a simple and fun tip.

Have you heard of tongue twisters? A tongue twister is a wacky sentence that is tricky to say because the words have the same sounds. When you try to say the twister fast, your tongue gets all mixed up! Why does this matter?

Tongue twisters teach you to speak more clearly and all this makes your mouth and tongue stronger, think of it like a workout for talking. For example, try saying, “Peter Piper picked a pack of pickled peppers” really fast without messing up—it’s like a wonky challenge for your voice!

Here’s why it’s important to do a pre-interview warmup using tongue twisters:

1. Clearer Enunciation – Tongue twisters force you to pronounce words precisely, helping you avoid mumbling or speaking too fast. This ensures your answers are easily understood.

2. Better Breath Control – Practicing tongue twisters helps regulate your breathing, preventing you from running out of breath mid-sentence. Lack of breath is a nightmare!

3. Increased Confidence – Successfully saying a challenging tongue twister raises your confidence, making you feel more in control during the interview.

4. Improved Articulation – These phrases train your mouth and tongue muscles, making it easier to pronounce tricky words.

5. Reduces Nerves – Focusing on a challenging exercise before an interview can help reduce anxiety and warm up your voice, so you sound more relaxed and natural.

Try saying a few tongue twisters slowly and then gradually increase your speed before your interview. This quick warm-up can make a noticeable difference in how clearly and confidently you speak, which is a game changer during an interview.

If you don’t have time to find your own tongue twisters, visit my course for tongue twisters, breathing exercises, and affirmations for public speakers.

Remember an interview is a presentation and this means you are a public speaker.

Good luck with your next interview!