Sticky Situation No. 4: Sweaty Palms Syndrome
To be nervous before and during an interview makes you human. To suffer the jitters to such an extent that you are shaking, stuttering, and sweating profusely will sound the alarm to employers that you aren’t a stable enough person to work with every single shift. After all, if you’re freaking out so much that you can’t give reasoned responses, you won’t give a very good first impression.
Solution: Practice, Practice, Practice
The way to avoid rattling the table with your nerves is to prepare. Preparation can take many forms, depending on what works for you. For some, visualization is enough. Others need to practice reciting answers in front of a mirror or a friend. The key for most people is to practice the same answers several times — if you only do it once, you might forget it when the spotlight’s shining on you. Practicing the same answer five times (or more) will trigger your brain’s memory. So even if you get flustered during the interview, you’ll find yourself reciting the intelligent responses you’d planned on giving in the first place.
