Body Language during an Interview- Interview Tips

Less than 10 percent of communication comes from the words and rest from your body languages. So it’s important to play attention to body language during an Interview. Hence proved by old adage –“it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it” still holds meaning, even if you are not talking. From eye contact to posture to the way you fix your hair, avoid these 10 physical slip-ups in job interview.

Bad posture- Sit in relaxed fashion learning slightly forward toward interviewer. This makes you interested and involved candidate.

Open and expressive gestures- Avoid pointing or banging fist on table to emphasis a point. Try to involve interviewer in what you are saying.

Control hands- Sometimes hands do distracting things during interview. Keep your hands below your chest and move them naturally to express yourself.Give your hands a little air, but keep them low.

Cross feet- Jiggling or moving the legs creates an irritating distraction and indicates nervousness. Crossing feet at the ankles floor sends a message of confidence and professionalism.

Chopping and Pointing- According Cynthia Burnham, a California-based charisma coach “chopping or pointing motions can”cut up” the space between you and your interviewer in an aggressive way.”

Fidgeting- According to Amanda Augustine of The Ladders, The nervous energy will distract the interviewer. You want [him or her] focused on what you have to say, not the coins jingling in your pocket or the hangnail on your finger.”

At last standing increases your level of alertness and allows you to become more engaged in interview. Say good bye gracefully.