Right Body Language to Get Your Job Interview

By: Kirstie Janiya

Body language is a one of the most important factors in a job interview. You can either win or lose the job offer by simply taking advantage of your own body language as well as by reading the interviewer's moves.

It's incredible that one skilled interviewer can easily judge your ability as a worker through interpreting your gestures during the interview. As a matter of fact, almost all interviewers are basing their judgment from your gestures like the way you enter the room, the way you walk, the way you greet, he carefully watches your moves while talking, up to the end of the session and your way out of the interview area.

Would you believe that your body moves can tell exactly how confident you are? And if you are sincere even without uttering a single word? Knowing the value of body language is one of the key to a successful job interview.

First of all, be aware that every move counts. Avoid crouching in the waiting area that might bring you an impression of being lazy. Sit properly, avoid negative moves that might give you a wrong impression, smoking may send them a signal that you are arrogant, so do not smoke. Be calm and interact politely with anyone you meet.

If the interviewer reaches his hand, shake it firmly and introduce yourself politely.

During the interview process, slightly lean forward as it conveys your interest and makes the interviewer feel that you are attentively listening. Make eye contact with the interviewer, which shows your sincerity, but glance once in a while and don't stare too much.

Do not cross your legs and your arms because it might bring an impression of being intense or defensive. Putting you hands behind your head looks leads to an impression of being superior, bossy and over confident. You should avoid these gestures during the process.

Mannerisms add to the don't during the interview, it will show that you are nervous or not comfortable. Tapping on the chair, or fidgeting with a pen or tissue, unusual finger movements are to be avoided. Try to move normally, as if you are not nervous, telling them that you are prepared and confident during the interview.

Reprinted from: Communication Skills Articles.

Kirstie Janiya

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