Drinking wine before interview?
When I have meet ups with people, I’m very authentic and people always want to work with me (hence all these interviews from networking). But when it comes to actual interview, I’m always very mechanical.
In college, I drank wine before an interview to become a research assistant, and I got the academic role out of 18 other students. Mind you - I only prepared 15 min for this interview. And I connected with the researcher very well.
so you think I should drink some wine before these interviews so I’m more talkative and more natural?
It's fine honestly, I had a massive presentation for my capstone class in college and took some beta-blockers and did amazingly well. If it eases you up, go for it.
They don't call it wining and dining clients for no reason.
I tried beta blockers once and made me dizzy af
I think it's fine as long as it's a very small amount. I know some people who rip a shot before interviews to polish off the nerves. Probably just placebo, but if it helps why not.
Go for it
If something helps you relax and think clearly when every single thing you say has massive implications on your career, you probably should do it.
Alcoholism has entered the chat
This is the dumbest thing you can do...
lmao i did this in college actually when i gave 0 fucks for my citi IB phone interviews, ended up getting final rounds and an offer (did final round sober). Already had an offer from a better bank and friend invited me to an open bar, who would've turned that down? just don't get smashed and you'll be fine
You are receiving some horrific advice in this thread.
If you really want a chance at a career and making an impact in a position - not just another job - then you should always seek to represent your authentic self, not the tipsy version of yourself.
If you feel like you can't do this and alcohol helps you behave in social situations, then I would advise you to consider if this is something you should discuss with a mental health professional and address any underlying issues that drive this. You'll never be truly happy - in work or life - until you get to the root cause of this.
Good luck.
Don't think there's anything wrong with a very small amount - like half a glass. That's not even tipsy, if you need just something to take the edge off that's fine. I know plenty of people that have a beer before interviews for the same reason
Also the reply above - not being yourself in an interview is one thing, but interviews are a nervous situation for everyone... mental health professional for mild interview nerves, seriously? if something like a small amount of alcohol makes the difference, go for it
Paging wolfofwso
If you think I’d take any sober candidate seriously, you’re mistaken. Believe me. The most prestigious candidates are pulling up after dropping heavy doses of ludes while still interviewing like a rockstar. Zips these days think they are hot sht after taking fentanyl, aka fake coke!!!
Take your wine sipping to Mutual of Omaha. You’re not cut for Wall Street.
Try coke sometime, people are going to be impressed believe me
This guy fucks
To be fair he probably has coke dick
This has to be a troll post. If this is a serious topic, it has to be one of the dumbest ideas I have seen on here.
Better tipsy than hungover
beta blocker >> alcohol
So benzos basically
No, propranolol. Just for occasional use.
You'll get into the habit of drinking alcohol every time when you have something important in your professional life, which could happen 3/4 days every week considering it's a stressful job. Down the road, you will wake up in some years and ask yourself why you're an alcoholic.
So, to get to the point, don't use external substances to accomplish things in life because that's why some people get "addicted" to Adderall, alcohol, marihuana, etc. It isn't because those are addictive per se, instead it's because the person they become when they take those substances it's way better than the one which they are when sober. It does more harm than good (financially, relationships, thougths, etc.).
Embrace yourself and change from within.
“marihuana”?
weed*
If you are going to do wine make sure you brush your teeth after.
Honestly I'm a bit terrified reading this as I can see this leading down a path of addiction. I know it's not starting there, but what happens when you use alc as a crutch for other social situations? Every time before a date, every time before seeing friends, etc? It'll creep into your life
Don't give something like this an opening
I agree with you. But what's even more terrifying on here is how many of these moronic peers are saying "go ahead, its OK". That is horrible advice. Exactly how many idiot alcoholics are in this thread???
You just discovered functioning alcoholism. congrats man. Seriously though, depending on booze to calm your anxiety/nerves is a one way ticket to be an alcoholic
Drink half as much coffee as you normally do before the interview. The nerves will make up the balance and you should feel a bit better.
I wouldn't rely on alcohol. You'll come back to it as a crutch.
Probably not the best idea just in case the interviewer picks up on the smell and automatically disqualifies you. But I guess if it works for you ....
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