lavenderandgalaxy's journey

I wanted to share my experiences with interviews, particularly how I perform differently in online versus face-to-face settings. Since 2016, I've noticed that I consistently receive job offers when I interview online, but I struggle significantly with in-person interviews. During online interviews, I feel more at ease, possibly because I'm in a familiar environment. However, in face-to-face interviews, I often start strong but then become overwhelmed with anxiety, leading to stuttering and forgetting my points. It's frustrating because I know I'm capable of presenting well; I've even spoken in front of large audiences before without issue. But when it comes to interviews with just a few people, I freeze up. I wonder if it's the pressure of direct eye contact or the feeling of being scrutinized that triggers my nerves. I'm reaching out to see if anyone else has experienced this and if there are any strategies to overcome this anxiety. I don't use AI tools for my interviews; I rely on storytelling, which I excel at. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!