Chapter 4 Coping with nerves

Almost all of us feel nervous before an important interview. After all, it’s something that matters to us that we need to get right. So nerves are only natural. But of course there’s a world of difference between a little shot of adrenalin that keeps you on your toes, and a paralysing numbness that dries your mouth out, makes you sweat copiously, and renders you incapable of answering any questions.

In fact, most of us fall between these two extremes. But if you’re one of the people who find that nerves get in the way of a good interview, what can you do about it? Well, you’ll be pleased to know that almost all cases of severe nerves can be ...

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