What specific adjustment should be made regarding interview preparation and recovery time?
The individual must schedule absolutely nothing immediately following the interview for mandatory, guilt-free recovery.
Interviews represent exceptionally high-stress events, consuming significant internal resources that are already depleted when managing depression. Because of this high demand, the recovery required after an interview is substantial and must be planned for proactively. It is strongly advised that an individual schedule zero activities for the remainder of the day, or potentially even the following day, post-interview. This recovery period should be viewed not as downtime but as a mandatory part of the performance process itself, allowing the nervous system and cognitive functions adequate time to return to baseline without the pressure of immediate subsequent obligations, preventing rapid depletion.
