The days when the job seeker had to submit a handwritten application letter while applying for an job interview are over. Today, most employers prefer people to apply online, and almost all job seekers Google for job opportunities. But one thing has not changed; the body language of the applicants displayed during job interviews and how they make the first impression as they enter the interview room.
Your Body Language Tells the Whole Story
Based on your body language, an experienced interviewer can see whether you are confident or not, if you are the shy or the friendly type, and even if you are telling the truth or not. As they ask questions, the interviewer will not only pay attention to what you say, but also on how you say it. The interviewer matches your answers with your body language.
The First Encounter
When the interviewer comes to the room to meet you, do not offer your hand to shake hands unless the interviewer offers his hand. Maintaining eye contact, Shake hands firmly, but do not squeeze.
Avoid the dead fish handshake.
Proper Gestures
Do not cross your arms because this might be perceived as a defensive posture or a sign of a person who may not reveal everything. Just place your hands loosely on your lap as shown in the previous photo or just put them on the armrest of your chair. By doing this, you will also be able to make hand movements to support what you are saying.
Be alert to unintentional gestures that you may make sometimes due to tension or nervousness. Some of the acts that may irritate the interviewer could be
Your Body Language Tells the Whole Story
Based on your body language, an experienced interviewer can see whether you are confident or not, if you are the shy or the friendly type, and even if you are telling the truth or not. As they ask questions, the interviewer will not only pay attention to what you say, but also on how you say it. The interviewer matches your answers with your body language.
The First Encounter
When the interviewer comes to the room to meet you, do not offer your hand to shake hands unless the interviewer offers his hand. Maintaining eye contact, Shake hands firmly, but do not squeeze.
Avoid the dead fish handshake.
Proper Body Posture
Body posture is important during a job interview. At the beginning of the interview, sit up straight in your chair, with your back leaning against
the back of the chair. Don’t slouch or move sideways in your chair because it could appear to the interviewer as a lack of interest or boredom. On the other hand, sitting on the edge of your chair can impart a message that you are a little nervous and that you feel uneasy with the situation. When the interviewer says something, it is advisable to lean forward a little as this shows interest and attention in what the interviewer is saying.
Body posture is important during a job interview. At the beginning of the interview, sit up straight in your chair, with your back leaning against
the back of the chair. Don’t slouch or move sideways in your chair because it could appear to the interviewer as a lack of interest or boredom. On the other hand, sitting on the edge of your chair can impart a message that you are a little nervous and that you feel uneasy with the situation. When the interviewer says something, it is advisable to lean forward a little as this shows interest and attention in what the interviewer is saying.
Proper Gestures
Do not cross your arms because this might be perceived as a defensive posture or a sign of a person who may not reveal everything. Just place your hands loosely on your lap as shown in the previous photo or just put them on the armrest of your chair. By doing this, you will also be able to make hand movements to support what you are saying.
Be alert to unintentional gestures that you may make sometimes due to tension or nervousness. Some of the acts that may irritate the interviewer could be
- Tapping your fingers on the desk.
- Shuffling your feet.
- Biting your nails.
- Fidgeting with your collar or tie
The Panel Interview
Being interviewed by one person could be easy for many. But being interviewed by a group could be a tough experience, especially when it comes to who you should look at during the interview.
It is important to maintain eye contact with all the interviewers. By looking uniformly at them, you will establish their trust and be settled throughout the interview process. When one of the interviewers asks or says something, maintain eye contact with him until he stops speaking. This will indicate that you're listening attentively. When you answer a question, look first at the one who asked. But while you are answering, you should take turns looking at each of the other interviewers as well.
Body Language of Your Interviewers
Observing the body language of your interviewers is as important as being aware of your own body movements. It can give you an indication of how well you are performing. For example, when you say something that displeases the interviewers, they will show their annoyance through body language. If they sigh, shake their heads, look down, or fold their arms and lean back, you can take this as a sign that they are irritated or unhappy with you or your answer.
EVERYONE is Nervous at the Start
Most applicants are tense during the start of an interview and it is completely understandable. It is normal. Your nervousness may even indicate how important getting this job is, to you. If you weren't nervous, and you act like a happy-go-lucky person, you might be seen as someone who is not very interested in the job.
Knowing how to behave confidently using body language can increase your chances of successfully clearing the interview. Remember that you may speak a lie but your body may give the interviewer enough clues about it. So, the best advice is, SPEAK THE TRUTH. As mentioned in a previous post, if you are caught lying once, your chances of clearing the interview is negligible. And one of the tools that interviewers use to check whether you are telling the truth is body language.
Being interviewed by one person could be easy for many. But being interviewed by a group could be a tough experience, especially when it comes to who you should look at during the interview.
It is important to maintain eye contact with all the interviewers. By looking uniformly at them, you will establish their trust and be settled throughout the interview process. When one of the interviewers asks or says something, maintain eye contact with him until he stops speaking. This will indicate that you're listening attentively. When you answer a question, look first at the one who asked. But while you are answering, you should take turns looking at each of the other interviewers as well.
Body Language of Your Interviewers
Observing the body language of your interviewers is as important as being aware of your own body movements. It can give you an indication of how well you are performing. For example, when you say something that displeases the interviewers, they will show their annoyance through body language. If they sigh, shake their heads, look down, or fold their arms and lean back, you can take this as a sign that they are irritated or unhappy with you or your answer.
EVERYONE is Nervous at the Start
Most applicants are tense during the start of an interview and it is completely understandable. It is normal. Your nervousness may even indicate how important getting this job is, to you. If you weren't nervous, and you act like a happy-go-lucky person, you might be seen as someone who is not very interested in the job.
Knowing how to behave confidently using body language can increase your chances of successfully clearing the interview. Remember that you may speak a lie but your body may give the interviewer enough clues about it. So, the best advice is, SPEAK THE TRUTH. As mentioned in a previous post, if you are caught lying once, your chances of clearing the interview is negligible. And one of the tools that interviewers use to check whether you are telling the truth is body language.
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