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All interviewees have to overcome some degree of nervousness. It is important to keep in the back of your mind that the interviewer is probably nervous also.
You cannot be condemned by a prospective employer for being a little nervous. They will be very interested in how you withstand the pressure of the interview. However, if it is obvious that you cannot cope, you will not get the job.
A good way to overcome nervousness is to exercise positive thinking. If you're feeling nervous about an upcoming interview, rehearse the scenario in your mind. Think of what you'll say, the questions you'll be asked, and how you'll answer them. Imagine yourself responding calmly, effectively, and in a controlled manner. This type of rehearsing won't guarantee your success, but it should help make you feel more confident, which will influence your presentation in a positive way.
The best and only real way to overcome nervousness is to practice with real interviews. If you have a bad interview, make sure that you spend some time analysing what went wrong. Learn from your experiences and interviews will become easier every time.
Shyness will only be a problem to an employer if it could interfere with your ability to do your job.
In an interview situation you should use the focus of what the interviewer is saying to forget your shyness. Concentrate and look for gaps that you can use for those questions that you have rehearsed. Answer questions frankly and don't feel that you have to "sell, sell, sell" - your prospective employer wants to hire you as you are, not as you pretend to be.
If it makes you feel more comfortable, tell the employer right away that you tend to be shy and you're feeling a little nervous. This often breaks the ice and will keep the employer from concluding that you're trying to hide something or that your shyness is a sign of some larger problem.
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