It's interesting, coming from a sales background in recruiting I found that the most charismatic and energetic guys got the job, as long as it was coupled with some legitimate success. Call it confidence or self belief, but it seemed to be a real key factor in sales guys landing the job.
I never thought I would come across that in recruiting IT professionals. However, I have had interviewers tell me that they want their IT guys to be excited about the technologies they're working with.
Makes sense right?
One hiring manager said he has sent good candidates away because of their lack of energy in the interview. Not too long ago he interviewed a candidate and turned him away for that very reason. In that same week, he gave a guy the nod because he had the energy.
So the answer to the question is "yes." Drink a Monster before the interview so you are high energy. Unless of course it makes you bounce off the walls. There's a difference between energy and loss of control.
In the end, I don't think it really matters what field you're in; you need to have a passion for what you do. That sells you in the interview regardless of the profession.
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