Whether you're battling it out for a job in an interview or you're trying to impress your boss, your unconscious actions in the heat of a nerve-racking moment can be a dead giveaway that you're uncomfortable.
What's worse, whether it's true or not, nervous habits often scream, "I'm not ready for this!"
Psychologists say that awareness of your tell-tale behaviors is the first step to overcoming them.
So we asked a few career experts to weigh in on what they instantly recognize as nervous habits in professional settings.
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Nail biting
Nail biting is one of the most common nervous habits, Amanda Augustine, career advice expert for TopResume, tells Business Insider. "Not only does picking at your nails and cuticles look gross, but it wreaks havoc on your hands and downgrades your overall personal brand," she says.
Constantly checking your phone
"In my view, the person who can't stop looking at his watch or mobile device is signaling his boredom," Vicky Oliver, author of "301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions" and 301 Smart Answers to Tough Business Etiquette Questions.
Sadly, it's a more common habit than you might think. A Gallup study from last year reports the majority of US smartphone owners check their phones at least a few times an hour, and cell phone addiction even has a clinical name now: "nomophobia".
Avoiding eye contact
Too little eye contact can hurt your chances of making the right impression, Augustine says, because it can make you appear unprepared, uninterested, insincere, and even arrogant. "Aim to make direct contact approximately half of the time during a conversation and people will perceive you as believable, confident, and competent," she advises.
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