Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Pre-interview jitters are a common experience. Whether you're interviewing in person or online, it's natural to feel like you're in the hot seat. These nerves can cause you to freeze up or ramble during the conversation. Harleny Vasquez, who is a social work career coach and clinical recruiter, helps people prepare for interviews so their nerves don't stand in the way of success. She joined LinkedIn News' Gianna Prudente on #GetHired Live to talk about calming anxiety before, during and after an interview.
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Pre-interview jitters are a common experience. Whether you're interviewing in person or online, it's natural to feel like you're in the hot seat. These nerves can cause you to freeze up or ramble during the conversation. Harleny Vasquez, who is a social work career coach and clinical recruiter, helps people prepare for interviews so their nerves don't stand in the way of success. She joined LinkedIn News' Gianna Prudente on #GetHired Live to talk about calming anxiety before, during and after an interview.
Subscribe to our channel! lnkd.in/gq27kFf
Sources and further reading:
More from our host Gianna Prudente, LinkedIn Associate Editor: lnkd.in/gprudente
Meet our guest Harleny Vasquez, Social Work Career Coach: lnkd.in/hvasquez
For more on this topic, check out Andrew’s Get Hired Podcast: lnkd.in/dBDbz_Us.
Read the transcript here: lnkd.in/gY_WUcVE.
LinkedIn News brings you the business and professional insights you need to stay informed while adding your voice to the conversation. We cover every industry and business from health care to venture capital, Big Tech to small business owners. Follow us here for more coverage around the world of work: lnkd.in/LinkedInNews
Watch our full video catalog: youtube.com/channel/UCAcRg1xLpyk_vzdIGu_FCbg
Get a Daily Rundown of the day’s news: lnkd.in/drd
Follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/linkedin-news
Or Twitter: twitter.com/LinkedInNews
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