The job market is brutal right now despite economic projections saying otherwise. That’s why if you get a job interview, it’s so important to make it count. Those high stakes, unfortunately, also mean the experience becomes exponentially more stressful.

A little under 10 seconds to make a good first impressionpreparation is key.

An unnamed woman took to TikTok to share the nifty interview hack she always uses to give herself a sense of security and ensure that all the information she wants to share is easily accessible without anyone knows Labor experts and “Taking CtrlPodcast hosts Chloe and Gemma were so impressed with the hack that they shared it on their account.

A woman has shared the interview hack she uses to secretly read notes without anyone noticing.

As you prepare for an interview, consider all the important information you don’t want to forget to share and write it down on sticky notes. Behind the computer screen, tape the notes to the wall near eye level with the camera.

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You can review your notes and the interviewer is none the wiser because it looks like you’re staring at them!

You might not even need notes, but that’s not really the point. The point is that they are there and can provide comfort during a extremely stressful situation.

Sometimes just knowing you have a safety blanket can boost your confidence and really help you shine.

After you write down experiences, examples, and answers to common questions, place them behind your computer screen.

Other job seekers and experts in the comments weighed in with their own hacks for the interview process, with some arguing that a digital alternative to Zoom interviews is the way to go. “I don’t let video chat take up my entire screen and add my notes to a Word document,” wrote one.

Employment experts ca career coach Samara on TikTok explained that the tumultuous job market, which is flooded with highly qualified job applicants, has made it difficult for candidates because interviewers expect more for a person to really stand out.

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As Samara explained, candidates should be ready to “sell” themselves as the solution to the company’s unique challenges and expectations, as the perfect person for the role, in addition to sharing relevant, authentic and compelling experiences.

Successful candidates should be prepared for more than what is on their resumes. They should have their own “interview” questions for the company representative. If you’re interviewing for multiple jobs, this makes the sticky notes hack even more important.

Recruiters applauded the interview hack, arguing that a “prepared” candidate would make better connections and perform better.

“As someone who hires in the back, that’s not a bad thing!” said one recruiter in response to the TikTok hack. “It will definitely give you a head start in interviews. I like prepared candidates.”

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With a full interviewhealthy conversation, great connection and impactful questions, a great candidate can make the hiring process easy.

“I always compliment people on great questions,” added another expert. “It’s a huge red flag when they have nothing to add to the conversation.”

While random tips and tricks like these can be helpful, they all boil down to a few main principles: manage your nerves, look confident, make connections, and share the right experience.

The better you can handle yourself beforehand, the more comfortable you’ll feel during an interview.

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Zayda Slabbekoorn is a news and entertainment writer at YourTango focusing on health and wellness, social policy and human interest stories