Body Language in Interviews

We behave as if body language doesn’t exist for us. But we all get influenced by it. The way our body acts would reveal our psychology and our intentions... and at the same time, it forms an impression on others. So! It might be needless to reiterate to be careful about our body language while we attend an interview. Here are a few tips...

Eye contact

Most of the lessons in Body language stress the importance of the eye contact. It’s always advised to make a long eye contact with the interviewer. But it should not be too long to make him uncomfortable. So lock it and break it... and lock it and break it... and

Hands

Folded hands would always give an impression that either you are rigid or you are hiding something. So it’s better to use them while talking. But use them only for expressing your words but not your ego. Instances such as pointing fingers at the interviewer, throwing them in air... might spoil the sport. So! Use your hands, but use reasonably.

Comfortable posture

Most of the candidates would often sit on the edge of the chair to show their respect. But it won’t do! Sitting all the way back into the chair with a straight spine is recommended to reveal your confidence. Some people tend to swing involuntarily while they speak, which can of course create a negative opinion upon them.

The nervous symptoms

An interview is a situation that certainly makes us tense. And many tend to deal with their nerves through crazy habits. Biting nails, curling hair, twisting the tie... may pacify our nerves, but not the ones of the interviewer. Any interviewer looking at such habits won’t be ready to work with your nerves in future.

Genuine expressions

Sometimes we mismatch our expressions with our words. And we try to fake an appeasing expression. But every human is intelligent enough to sort out a fake expression from the original one. So let us be genuine before the interviewer. Too much of nodding and smiling to soothe the examiner wouldn’t also do any good.

The entry and exit

Our entry into the room of the interviewer and our leaving the room would also form an importance opinion. While the entry gives them the first impression, our exit would confirm it. So gloomy face, sullen shoulders, dragged legs and tense looks won’t do any good for us.

- Nirjara.