I'm horrible at job interviews, so I asked an expert for advice before a big opportunity. Her tips helped me land the job.

• Melissa Petro sought advice from a recruitment expert before interviewing for a lucrative new role.
• The expert's advice included strong openers, preparation, slowing down, and somatic techniques.
• Instead of feeling anxious, Petro actually had fun during the interview and landed the job.

I've done everything you're not supposed to do during a job interview — appearing unpolished, bad-talking past bosses, and revealing too much. At one job interview in 2011, I even cried.