Every year at Thanksgiving, many of us indulge in a delicious meal of turkey, stuffing, and pie. Related:5 Ways To Recover From A Bad Job Interview Regardless of how much you eat, I'm sure you'll have plenty of leftovers for another meal. A turkey sandwich, perhaps? That might be a good idea on a regular day but on the day of your job interview-not so much. Turkey contains high levels of tryptophan, which can make you feel sleepy. You need to be on your "A game" during the interview, and drowsiness will drastically affect your mental alertness. Yawning frequently won't impress the interviewer, either. Although turkey is one of the most commonly known foods for causing sleepiness, there are many others that you should avoid on interview days to ensure that our eye lids are not getting heavy at an inopportune time. Here are other foods to avoid before an interview:
