Some of the most common body language mistakes at interview are things we all know, so why do we keep doing it.
1. Eye Contact
So we are in conversation with someone with the power to give us a job in the company we want to call home for the next 5 years, how are we feeling? A little intimidated possibly, slightly nervous, don’t know where to look.
LOOK AT THE INTERVIEWER – IN THEIR EYES – BUT DON’T SCARE THEM
Lack of eye contact is a red flag for the interviewer, they think you can’t be trusted or that you are lacking in confidence or hiding something….
2. Fidgeting
Still feeling a bit nervous, understandably because it’s an interview and probably one of the most stressful situations we will find ourselves in. Fidgeting is known to release some of this stress, something to do with that stress hormone cortisol being released. But playing with your hair, touching your face or other fidgeting habits sends the message
“IM NOT CONFIDENT AND IM NOT PREPARED”, so don’t do it.
3. Smile
We all know if you smile you will get a smile back. So what’s the problem? Feeling a little nervous still, just smile at as many people as you can on the way to the interview, by the time you get there it will be part of your day. It is said that smiling helps lower your anxiety and your blood pressure.
4. Handshake
Ok so sometimes it’s a little hard to know what to do in an interview situation. If the interviewer offers you their hand take it and shake it, a nice firm handshake. A limp handshake leaves the interviewer feeling unsatisfied and with a feeling that is lacking in enthusiasm. Practice with your friends.
5. Sit up straight.
Bad posture gives a bad impression, if you are slouching or bent over, the interviewer may think you are lacking in confidence and so lacking in the ability to do the job.
6. Crossed Arms
Crossing your arms in any conversation is just a sign of discomfort and reflects a certain anxiousness or psychological distress. This is not the message you want to give in an interview.
7. Nodding
If I had a £1 for every time I interviewed someone who couldn’t stop nodding. I am explaining a little about the company and the nodding just wont stop. It is very off- putting for the interviewer. Just don’t do it people.
Body Language can speak louder than words
LOOK AT THE INTERVIEWER – IN THEIR EYES – BUT DON’T SCARE THEM
Lack of eye contact is a red flag for the interviewer, they think you can’t be trusted or that you are lacking in confidence or hiding something….
2. Fidgeting
Still feeling a bit nervous, understandably because it’s an interview and probably one of the most stressful situations we will find ourselves in. Fidgeting is known to release some of this stress, something to do with that stress hormone cortisol being released. But playing with your hair, touching your face or other fidgeting habits sends the message
“IM NOT CONFIDENT AND IM NOT PREPARED”, so don’t do it.
3. Smile
We all know if you smile you will get a smile back. So what’s the problem? Feeling a little nervous still, just smile at as many people as you can on the way to the interview, by the time you get there it will be part of your day. It is said that smiling helps lower your anxiety and your blood pressure.
4. Handshake
Ok so sometimes it’s a little hard to know what to do in an interview situation. If the interviewer offers you their hand take it and shake it, a nice firm handshake. A limp handshake leaves the interviewer feeling unsatisfied and with a feeling that is lacking in enthusiasm. Practice with your friends.
5. Sit up straight.
Bad posture gives a bad impression, if you are slouching or bent over, the interviewer may think you are lacking in confidence and so lacking in the ability to do the job.
6. Crossed Arms
Crossing your arms in any conversation is just a sign of discomfort and reflects a certain anxiousness or psychological distress. This is not the message you want to give in an interview.
7. Nodding
If I had a £1 for every time I interviewed someone who couldn’t stop nodding. I am explaining a little about the company and the nodding just wont stop. It is very off- putting for the interviewer. Just don’t do it people.
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