Beforehand, avoid alcohol, coffee or tea

Alcohol will not relax you, in fact it dulls the edge you need to carry on a good interview.  Too much coffee gives you the jitters, which you’re likely to feel as stage fright.  Even in small amounts, alcohol, coffee and tea have an astringent effect on your mouth tissue.  A dry mouth is a handicap and a distraction that you don’t want to experience.

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