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Discussion on: How do you anxiety during Interviews?

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Travis Simpson

Really depends on the intensity of anxiety for myself. Some interviews, I jack up my caffeine intake (cup or two of Death Wish coffee usually works.) Others, I need to be more calm than stimulated, so some camomile tea is nice. I think generally everyone feels anxiety in interviews. They can be quite stressful and interviewers are typically aware of this. Another thing I find helps is the simple motto of "fake it til you make it." Put on a smile, practice some basic conversation on your drive over to the interview and really push to portray what you believe is confidence, reinforcing the behavior in your mind so it feels more natural and less stressed at the actual interview.

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Nero Adaware

Thanks
I'd try this.