Did you know that coffee and caffeine can help you prepare and perform better for your job interview? As if we needed more reasons to drink it, right?! But in all seriousness, you need to be very careful how and when you drink your caffeine before a job interview. Listen to this episode to find out why!

Don't you drink coffee? Don't worry! Even if you don't like coffee, other caffeine drinks and chewing gums can help you perform at your best during job interviews or those important work presentations, boardroom meetings, and crucial negotiations you may have coming up in your work and career.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• 05:07 - Why caffeine?
• 17:38 - Research about caffeine
• 21:11 - Coffee strategy
• 25:30 - Renata's recommendations
• 29:17 - What if you don't like coffee or can't take caffeine?

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Sign up for my newsletter
• Video of a person trying Military Gum
• Placebo effect article from Monash University
• Caffeine study by ADF
• Effects of caffeine study by Australian defense force
• Performance and caffeine
• Caffeine’s effects on cognitive, physical and occupational performance
• Can Avoiding Caffeine Boost Your Athletic Performance?
• Why regular coffee intake could worsen sports performance

About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 

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