Your survival does not depend on them!
Yes! Getting that position might be a big deal, but you know that no matter what, you will be all right!
Trust yourself and don’t be pushy and especially don’t beg for the job!
It lowers your level of power and makes you appear too weak.
Remember that in their eyes, you will defend the interests of the company at one point or another.
They need to know that there is a warrior in you who mastered their weapons!