HOW TO MAINTAIN A POSITIVE BODY LANGUAGE DURING INTERVIEW? - By MaddaliSwetha
INTRODUCTION:
An interview is simply a tool used by a potential
employer to assess a candidate's ability to perform a role. The interview will
normally be the first time that the employer has the opportunity to meet you.
They need to assess whether or not you have the qualities to perform the role
competently, the experience that you have so far in a similar role, and also
whether they like you as a person and whether you are likely to fit into the
team environment. It is also your chance to find out if you want to work for
the company, so it is a two-way process.
And what does it mean by Body language? Body language means communication with
the movement or position of the human body. It can be conscious – or
unconscious. It is something that is noticed by everybody but is not
always given enough attention. We sometimes ignore it and try to hide behind
words, but we should never forget that we cannot fool everyone!
A way to learn the secrets of body
language is to watch television with the sound turned off and try to interpret
what is being said simply from reading body language. You will experience that
humans say a lot with their mouth which is contradicted by their body, gestures
and other channels of communication. Messages are ambiguous.
Interviewing
Skills: Body Language
WHAT DOES YOUR BODY LANGUAGE SAY ABOUT YOU?
BORED?
NERVOUS?
ANNOYED?
IRRITATED?
CONFUSED?
SAD?
CLUELESS?
SMUG?
SO REMEMBER
YOUR BODY LANGUAGE IS IMPORTANT.
Body language is the
movements of arms and legs, body posture, the manner in which you sit, facial
expressions, gait, eye movements and regular gestures such as stroking your
hair, touching your nose, etc. And scientific research says that….
Scientific research shows that counselors, psychologists and
psychiatrist are good at interpreting body language of their clients. By
reading the body language, a counselor or a psychologist is able to understand
the problem of his client and prescribe the right kind of therapy.
First impression is the best impression
Tips to Boost Your Interview Skills
1. Practice Good Nonverbal Communication.
2.Dress for the
Job or Company.
3. Good communication skills.
4.Don't talk Too Much.
5.Don't be too familiar.
6. Use Appropriate Language.
7. Positive Attitude.
8. Prepare well for interview.
9.Be confident.
Body language don’ts
in interview
1.Don’t keep your hands
in your pockets.
2.Never cross your arms
– it makes you look defensive.
3.Don’t hold your
handbag/briefcase or portfolio in your lap – it makes you look like you’re
ready to bolt!
4.No slouching – sit up
straight and tall.
5.Never look away from
the interviewer when answering questions or when they are talking to you –
maintain eye contact.
6.Fidgeting such as
shaking your leg or tapping your foot or drumming your nails on the desk is
annoying and distracting.
7.Staring at the wall or
floor – nothing screams disinterest more!
8.Relax to the point of
appearing blasé – leaning back in the chair in a relaxed manner more suited to
the lounge at home, or resting your head on your hand with an elbow on the
chair.
9.Don’t rub your nose every
time you make a point – some say it is a sign of deceit.
10.Never lean on the desk
and towards your interviewer – it invades their space.
Body language is relatively easy to
control. Simply being mindful of it can help enormously.
Have a think about your last interview – do
you recognize any of the above points?
Next time you have an interview put your
best foot forward, a strong confident voice, loads of eye contact and a
professional presentation, to give yourself every chance of being offered the
role.
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