4. Interviewing
There are few experiences more anxiety-inducing than walking into a conference room knowing you're about to be judged on everything from your outfit to your handshake.
But with enough knowledge, preparation, and practice, job interviewing becomes slightly easier. In fact, there are a bunch of psychological tricks that can help you impress the person on the other side of the table.
For example, psychologists say you'll want to simultaneously show confidence and deference by saying something like, "I love your work on [whatever area]. It reminds me of my work on [whatever area]."
You definitely don't want to humblebrag by saying you're such a perfectionist when asked about your biggest weakness. Instead, be honest and say something like, "I'm not always the best at staying organized," or whatever's true for you.
Make sure you send a thank-you email after the interview too, in which you refer back to the topics you discussed.