Hi there,
I completely understand, I used to get extremely nervous interviewing, presenting or even conversing with seniors, and I still do.
I agree with Francesco in that it is essential to understand the root cause of the problem, and you have to find it either yourself or with a therapist. Thus, for instance,
- If the nervousness stems from low self esteem, there are strategies and techniques that will help you boost it (I literally put post-its with my positive qualities on the wall in front of me that I was looking at while interviewing with BCG over Zoom);
- if it stems from anxiety over the outcome, it is helpful to think in terms of “what's the worst that can happen/ so what even if I don't get the position” mindset;
- etc.
So I think it is best to find a lasting solution after identifying the root cause, rather than patching it up. But some easy fixes I found useful could be:
- No caffeine before the interview
- No case practicing or going over your consulting prep 2 hours before the interview
- No empty stomach at the interview
Anyway, it is totally human to be nervous, I've seen project leaders get very nervous at client presentations, and those still went well. What's more, you can always sell nervousness as enthusiasm, so it works out even better.
You got this!