Job Interview Tips (Part 28): Top 10 Signs of Job Interview Anxiety

In this week’s video, we’re going to go over the top 10 signs of job interview anxiety. That’s coming up.

Hi guys, I’m Ashley with Snagajob, your number one source for hourly jobs and welcome to our weekly advice show.

You're nervous. I mean, who wouldn’t be? You have to figure out what to wear, run through your job interview checklist and be ready to answer common interview questions. It’s completely normal to have job interview anxiety, especially if you’re shy, but you may not want the employer to know that. These are the top 10 signs of interview nerves.

1) Sweat

2)Playing with hair

3) Bad handshake

4) Adjusting clothing

5) Fidgeting

6) Lacking confidence - Cutaways to match VO

Whispering. No eye contact. All of these say to the employer that you aren’t feeling confident in what you’re saying.

7) Robotic answers

Hello. My. Name. Is. Ashley. An interview is the time to show off your personality. Don’t ruin your shot by trying to recite scripted answers. Just be yourself and answer honestly!

8)Speaking too fast

9)Speaking too slow

10)Rambling

“What’s my greatest strength? Well, once I decide something I commit to it and see it through so I will make sure any goal I have gets accomplished. Like when I pick a show on Netflix, I can binge watch all day and nothing can stop. (time lapse) That reminds me have you seen _____. Omg, my favorite show ever!”


Any of these are a dead giveaway that you’re sort of freaking out. Basically, just chill out. It’s easier said than done, but there are ways to calm your nerves like practicing before the big day with a mock interview. That way you’ll know if you show any of these signs and what you should look out for.