Can chewing gum actually contribute to interview success? The answer might just surprise you.
Chewing a gum doesn’t just ensure minty-fresh breath, it also helps to improve your interviewing skills – it helps you focus on your talking points and remember important information.
According to the website, Mashable, Researchers at Cardiff University found that workers who chew gum have lower levels of occupational stress. The same research team also found that students who chewed gum regularly reported lower stress levels and the ability to complete a greater load of academic work.
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Also, researchers from St. Lawrence University found that chewing gum benefits working memory, episodic memory and general information-processing speed. The chewing motion gets blood flowing to the head, leading to neural arousal and making it easier for you to focus and concentrate.
Before the actual interview, don’t forget to get rid of the gum. No interviewer wants to see how many bubbles you can blow or how loudly you can pop your gum.
