What words are filler words?
um, uh, oh, er, ah
These are the basic filler words—or filler sounds—that people use when speaking. Aside from filling in time while we prepare our next words, the only other purpose they serve is to show reluctance or hesitation.
What is the common filler did the interviewer and interviewee use?
Most communication experts will tell you to drop filler words like “um” and “uh” from your vocabulary. But these words actually come in handy during an interview, because they make you sound less rote and more personable.