The Dream Job System Podcast How To Beat Pre-Interview Anxiety In 3 Easy Steps | Ep #772
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Nov 7, 2025 Pre-interview anxiety affects everyone, but it can be transformed into a motivating force. Austin shares three straightforward steps to help you tackle nerves. First, memorize and rehearse answers to common questions for confidence. Next, use a simple exercise to turn anxiety into excitement. Finally, practice a short meditation just before your interview to clear your mind and focus. These techniques aim to help you walk into your next interview with ease and confidence.
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Embarrassing Interview Nerves
- Austin describes getting so nervous he would sweat through his palms and hide it with deodorant on his hands before interviews.
- He uses this personal experience to show how anxiety can disrupt performance and ramble answers.
Nerves Mean You Care
- Nervousness is normal and a signal that you care about the role rather than a defect to hide.
- Moderate nerves can sharpen preparation and motivate extra practice that improves outcomes.
Memorize Core Interview Answers
- Revise, refine, and rehearse answers to the common interview questions until they are memorized and automatic.
- Memorized answers build confidence and let you perform well even when very nervous.