Slowing things down

Time is of the essence but that doesn’t mean you need to rush the interview. “I once had a boss who was really into meditation and he told me later that he really liked that I breathed slowly and deeply in our interview because he knew I would keep cool under pressure and would have a calming influence on him,” wrote Bearry. “Short, rapid breaths or running out of air when talking is a clear sign of nervousness and it can make your interviewer edgy as well.”

When answering a question, don't feel compelled to answer immediately every time, “especially if you get a question that could trip you up,” wrote Tim Chi. “It is OK, and sometimes even preferable, to take some extra time to think over your response.”

Act confidently but don’t overdo it

How can you project confidence when you’re anxious? Try not to let it show and never apologise for it. “Body language and nonverbal communication is a missing piece of what makes for a successful interview,” according to John Sannicandro, a psychotherapist. “Practice the way you sit, stand and walk to increase your confidence.” Smile, maintain eye contact with the interviewer and try not to fidget, added Edwards. Fidgeting, she wrote, “makes the interviewer uncomfortable somehow, because they see how restless you are.”

While a nervous candidate may not endear themselves to an employer, acting overly confident can also send the wrong message. “They don't want an arrogant jerk, unless you're already famous in your field; then they'll overlook it,” Carole Grimley wrote. “Just be polite, act the way everyone else does.”

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