Hey fellas,
My mouth gets really dry when I'm nervous. I've been told this is natural and is part of our fight-or-flight response as humans. Regardless, I need to do something about it, as it seems like the sahara in my mouth come interview time.
Is it appropriate to bring a bottle of water with me into my interview? If not, any suggestions / anecdotes from those who have had experience with this unfortunate problem?
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They'll ask you if you want some water before the interview in most cases. Or coffee or something. I've always been asked if I wanted something to drink.
For 30 minute first rounds I'd say just suck it up. It would look a little weird if you were sipping throughout the interview. For superdays sure bring a waterbottle but do most of your sipping in between interviews.
It's fine to bring a water bottle to interviews, but don't be the guy lugging around a nalgene. Just pick up one of those disposable water bottles, which you'll likely be offered prior to the interviews anyway (assuming this is a superday).
Bring your own water bottle; refuse any drinks etc from interviewers. Reason is, the interviewer will be implicitly pissed off he has to bring you a drink. Better to have your own, and, again, don't overdo it.
I would say to not bring it.
Bring a hip flask
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