© Copyright 2004-
SIGN UP for our free newsletter
LATEST posts
All things that are written on this website are about our experiences and what have worked for us, or general information only. We are not telling you to do any of those things mentioned and we do not endorse any products found on these pages. We simply want to share with you what has helped us. Hope that you enjoy reading our posts and please come back regularly to read more!
POPULAR articles
QUICK links
Niche Topics (Money and Lifestyle) is about helping you manage your finances so that
you live comfortably within your means. We share frugal living ideas such as save
money around the house, cheap to make recipes, budget-
4 Easy Ways to Remove Shoe Odor and Sweat Stains
10 Unusual Alternative Uses for Baby Oil
5 Surefire Ways to Keep Your Grocery Bill Low
Body Language During a Job Interview
By Lornie Kass
When you are at an interview, you may not be aware of this but your interviewer is observing your body language, very carefully.
Your body language says a lot about yourself, so you need to control negative body movements and encourage positive body movements and habits. Humans naturally send and receive nonverbal communication. We have been doing so since the beginning of time.
When your girlfriend folds her arms but has a smile on her face, are you not wondering what she upset is about or clammed up for?
At an interview, you never want your body language to contradict your words and betray you, this makes you appear like a liar. The first impression, or the first few minutes of your interview are the most lasting. Therefore, you should make the best impression possible.
The Handshake: your hands should be clean and well manicured, and free of perspiration. You want to allow the interviewer to initiate the handshake, which should match the interviewer in firmness, do not give a firmer handshake than them.
Smile at the interviewer and look them in the eyes. It should last between two to five seconds. When leaving the interview, the handshake may last longer, smile and lean forward as you shake.
Here are a few things you will want to avoid at an interview
Clasping your hands behind your head
Adjusting your tie constantly
Slouching in your chair
Pulling your collar away
Picking at your face or outfit
Tight smiles or tension in face
Little eye contact
Wrinkling your eyebrows
Rapidly nodding your head
Any nervous tics
Crossing your ankles (means withholding information)
Crossing your legs away from the interviewer (towards is accepted)
Crossing one ankle over the other knee
Crossing your interviewers personal space
Avoid grinning idiotically
Gnawing on one’s lips absentmindedly
“Faking” a cough during a tough question
Folding or crossing your arms
Avoid compulsive jabbing the floor or desk with your foot
Loud, obnoxious laughter
Never underestimate the importance of body language in a job interview. Use the correct body language techniques to successfully communicate with your interviewer.
5 Tips to Beat First Day Job Jitters
First day on a new job? Keep these tips in mind and get off to a great start!
Learn to empower yourself with positive thinking techniques and achieve unlimited success easily.
5 Surefire Ways to Stay Motivated and Focused
How can you stay motivated and focused, and achieve your dreams and goals in life?
Learn what you can do to keep your job, stay relevant in changing times and avoid layoffs in any economy.
4 Secrets to Successful and Confident Calls
How to sound confident on the phone? Tips to make you more successful at cold calls and get more sales.
