interview body language - important tips to ensure you present well in your interview

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BODY LANGUAGE WHAT DOES YOUR SAY TO INTERVIEWERS? www.how2become.com

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  1. 1. BODY LANGUAGE WHAT DOES YOUR SAY TO INTERVIEWERS? www.how2become.com
  2. 2. BE CONSCIOUS. Job interviews are one of the most commonly used devices for employee selection processes. They require you to articulate yourself in a particular way to emphasise the following: Your personality; Your professionalism; Your prospects; Your goals and ambitions; Whether or not you are suitable to the role. If you are asked to attend an interview, you need to come across in a particular way!
  3. 3. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW You will be evaluated even before you enter the interview room. Interviewers will be sizing you up as soon as you arrive at your interview. Remember, body language plays a crucial part of interview processes. you need to understand what your body language is saying to the interviewers, and what that says about your character!
  4. 4. PACE YOURSELF Deliberately slow down your speech. You dont want to rush through your answers (this will not come across well to the interviewers it is a sign of nerves and possible eagerness to leave). Concentrate on pronouncing your words clearly. Make sure that you are focused and engaging. Make sure the tone in your voice is not maintained at one level. Show enthusiasm by altering your voice to show that you are interested and eager. Whilst speaking, dont overuse hand signals. Dont shuffle your feet. Dont fidget. Sit up right and place your arms in your lap.
  5. 5. NON-VERBAL SIGNALS THE HANDSHAKE This begins as soon as you are greeted by the interviewers. Ensure a firm hand shake. The wet fish technique will not go down well with interviewers. Make sure you look the interview directly in the eye when you shake their hand. Smile at them and say something like Its a pleasure to meet you! Try to instigate the handshake first! This will show your levels of professionalism and enthusiasm. Make sure your CONFIDENCE SHINES!
  6. 6. NON-VERBAL SIGNALS BODY POSTURE Remember, from when you enter the room, to when you leave, you need to articulate yourself in a professional manner. The easiest way to do this is through your body posture. Dont slouch. This will come across as uninterested and suggest that you dont care. Make sure that at no point during the interview, you lose your body posture. Maintain an upright posture throughout. Remember, dont fidget. This will show nerves and will be distracting to the interviewer. Your posture will automatically give the interviewer a certain perception of you. Make sure you give a good impression!
  7. 7. NON-VERBAL SIGNALS EYE CONTACT Make sure that you ALWAYS look the interviewer in the eye. This will show bundles of confidence and engagement. Avoid glancing around the room. This will again show your nerves. It also suggests that you may have something to hide. NEVER, and I mean never look at the floor. This is unprofessional. Be confident! Be professional! Be direct!
  8. 8. MASTERING THE BODY LANAGUAGE Your body language can have a significant impact on how you are perceived. Remember the following: Its not what you say, its what you do! DONT: Slouch DONT: Touch your face DONT: Fidget DO: Gesture DO: Smile DO: Speak clearly DO: Make eye contact
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