Getting a job can be hard enough as it is. Constantly searching, hoping, and wondering if you will ever get that call back is mentally and emotionally draining. Suddenly the day you thought you would never see arrives as the phone rings. It’s an employer who wants you to come in for an interview, but there’s one catch: You’re now challenged with a group interview.

This is uncharted territory where the rules to the jungle—in this case, the interview—are different. You’re asking for trouble if you enter a group interview with the same mindset and preparation that lines up with a more traditional one-on-one interview. You’re up against other hungry candidates, you have to perform in front of them and, of course, have the right attitude. To make things more interesting, there is an undertone of pressure and nervousness.

Fear not because with the right advice you can succeed. Urban Planet manager-in-training Andy Outram says it comes down to a couple of key points. “An individual who is authentic and confident is the kind of individual who will successfully land the job,” says Outram. “If you carry these three traits you will have no trouble getting the job.” Putting these three qualities together can make you more suitable for the student retail job.

Be authentic

First, he points out that you must be true to yourself. This is something that is the same for a group or individual interview. Hiring managers such as Outram see right through candidates who aren’t genuine. “Be real, be yourself, and show your true colours,” he says. “If you are outgoing then be just that. If you’re more laid back than that’s fine too.”

Most retail stores like to welcome in a wide range of personalities and, as a result, don’t assume what they’re looking for. Being authentic means you’re unique and, just by doing that, you automatically raise your value to be more hirable.

Say it with conviction

Be confident in who you are and what you can bring to the table. Outram points out that a confident candidate believes they are the best and are willing to take on a challenge. Having a mindset where you believe you’re very much suited for the job can help you be even more confident in your skills.

“I rather know you are hungry and will not let anything bring you down than to know that you are negative first,” says Outram. “Carry a swagger of being the absolutely perfect candidate for the job. You do not have to be loud or quiet as confidence is all about what you say, not how you say it.”

Believing in yourself is more than just a group interview technique, it’s something that can help you with anything you do in life. A group interview is no different. Being confident in your strengths while ensuring the confidence in being able to work on weaknesses makes you more intriguing to employers. Mix that with authenticity and there is no group interview where you can’t succeed.