GothikOrk: Why do people point out when you're nervous? I went to a job interview the other day, the interviewer said I seemed nervous. What am I supposed to say? "Oh you're right, I am, thanks for pointing that out to me. Wait a minute, while I try not to seem so nervous for you." Don't people realize that pointing out when someone's nervous, is not going to make them feel any less nervous, or self conscious? Wouldn't it be better to just politely ignore it?
WOW, these people are out line. Instead of pointing out you are a normal human being who cares about his life and lacks a little bit of confidence like there is something seriously wrong with you, they should of been asking you about work related stuff.
Smannesman: Maybe they're trying to figure out if you're naturally a bit twitchy, nervous or a tweaked out meth-head?
I highly doubt most tweaked out meth heads are interested in being employed. A lot of people say that instead of making money, they like to take care of their basic needs with five fingered discounts. Not 100% sure though because I keep my distance from these people.
wpegg: For me, in a job interview, the last time it was pointed out that I was nervous, I failed the interview because of it. Their argument was that I had to be able to cope with the pressure of the environment, and that nervous people would not be able to. So your interviewer may not have been trying to reassure you, so much as verifying their assessment of you.
You may have been better off saying "I'm actually shaking because it's really cold in here".
Seeing if someone is nervous during an interview is a horrible way to see if someone can cope with pressure. You failed the interview for a stupid reason.