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Interview Nerves - trouble sleeping the night before

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Question edited on Feb 11, 2023

Sidi

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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Anxiety and stress before an important interview can affect one's sleep. Here are some ways you could ensure a good night's sleep before your interview: Keep a fixed sleep schedule. Try to maintain consistent timings of ... (read entire answer)

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A. Partner @ Bain | 100% personal success rate | +100 REAL Interviews | 6y consulting recruiting xp | Transition xp

Hi there, and congrats for the great accomplishment. Impostor syndrome is very common, and almost a rule. The career is very accelerated and you are always questioning if you “deserve” being in that position. As an Ass ... (read entire answer)

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Tips on interview anxiety

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Hi Sandro :) 1) Practice, practice, practice - just like playing an instrument, practice until it becomes second nature...then when you perform in front of an audience, muscle memory takes over from stage fright! 2) ... (read entire answer)

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Hi Anonymous, You are raising a great point here. Honestly, as an interviewer, a thirty seconds break wouldn’t put me off. However, I strongly encourage you to articulate your thoughts so that I, as the interviewer, ... (read entire answer)

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