Body language in job interviews means everything.
Because most hiring managers generally decide
after only 1 minute if they want to hire someone
or not.
You can have the best resume and the most
impressive experience perfectly fitting into
the role.
But it’s your body language which is calling
the shots.
And it is your confidence which will secure
the job position you are interviewing for.
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On this channel I train and coach you to ace
your job interviews fast, to gain confidence
as a professional and learn to deal with corporate
politics, being a better person yourself first.
I Managed Recruitment in different companies,
before setting up my own business also related
to HR solutions.
Which is why I can guarantee that the expression
“it’s not what you say, it’s how you
say it” means so much more during job interviews
than anywhere else.
The communication research and study done
in 1970s had fist shown something before unimaginable:
55% of our communication comes from our body
language, 38% from our voice tone and only
7% comes from the actual spoken words.
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If you stick with me till the end of this
video, I’ll be sharing a few ideas on how
to keep a positive focus during your job interview,
which should definitely translate into positive
results.
So we’ve already established that the interviewer
is paying more attention to what you do and
how you are saying it, rather than what you
actually say.
You are being evaluated from the moment you
step through the door, even before you start
speaking.
These are the ways to project confidence with
your body language, to ace your interview
and get hired faster:
Tip number one: Smile and try to enjoy the
process
Confident people smile, nervous people wrinkle
their face looking serious or distracted.
Smiling expresses many positive emotions and
character traits at the same time.
These include confidence, gratitude for the
opportunity, friendliness and charisma.
And believe it or not, smiling will also help
you to relax and calm your nerves.
And it doesn’t mean a constant stiff and
creepy smile.
Keep a relaxed face and smile in a natural
way.
Especially when you first meet, when you talk
about something that is highly interesting
to you and when you are saying goodbye.
Tip number 2, maintain good eye contact.
The worst thing you can you in terms of body
language during an interview is not establishing
an eye contact with your interviewer.
There’s nothing more important than the
eye contact when it comes to showing confidence.
And it’s extremely noticeable if you are
staring down or to the side when you talk.
A tip to remind yourself to make regular eye
contact is to focus on a spot between the
interviewer’s eyes.
It’s a way to show that you’re actively
listening, that you are engaged and confident.
Remember to take natural breaks, like looking
down at your resume every once in a while.
It’s a balancing act, so just keep practicing
until it feels comfortable.
Avoiding an eye contact will give an impression
of you being dishonest.
Tip number 3, A proper handshake.
The key to a proper handshake is to match
your interviewers grip.
A firm, but not overly firm handshake is quite
important when it comes to a positive first
impression.
While shaking hands, look your interviewer
in the eye and let the handshake feel natural,
not too long and not too short.
Everyone always talks about an importance
of a “firm handshake” but that doesn’t
mean “not stopping until you hear bones
crack”.
Keep it comfortable and professional.
Tip number 4, Body positioning
A good posture during an interview is essential,
it has to be long and tall.
Sit up straight.
It may seem obvious, but if your seat has
side rails you can be tempted to lean to the
sides.
Sitting up straight during the interview signals
to the employer that you are confident and
interested.
This open posture will also make the conversation
flow more natural.
Tip number 5, don't fidget during your interviews.
What does this mean?
It means sitting still and making controlled
and calculated movements.
Insteading of nervously moving your hands
and feet.
Holding and moving a pen or paper, tapping
with your hands or any other objects.
It is fine to be engaged and talk with your
hands, it shows your enthusiasm.
But don’t move your hands around when you
should be listening!
Don't touch your face, don't move around a
lot in your seat, don't tap and don't pull
out your clothing.
This will give the impression that you are
unreliable and uncertain.
Sometimes we don’t even know we have such
habits.
It’s a good idea to practice your interview
with someone who could give you an honest
feedback on how confident you come across
and what you should avoid.
Preparing questions for the interviewer will
make you feel more comfortable and confident.
Check out the video I made with some of the
most important questions for hiring managers
and recruiters.
Tip number 6: Your voice tone
Don’t try to appear overly confident by
screaming.
To convey confidence, always speak in a clear
and controlled voice.
Vary your tone and pitch, without coming across
as too excited or emotional.
Remember to breathe before answering a question.
If you rush out an answer in your interview,
you can’t take it back.
So never be afraid to pause.
This gives you time to react and formulate
an answer that you will deliver in a confident
manner.
Also don’t worry about asking them to clarify
the question, if you are unsure what is being
asked.
And a BONUS TIP is on HOW TO think positive
and keep a positive focus during your interview,
which is very important.
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Remind yourself that you would not have been
invited to the interview if you weren’t
considered a potential candidate for the role!
This mindset is big advantage to mentally
cheer yourself up before and during the interview.
It will also make things flow in a natural
and positive way.
Also keep in mind that a JOB INTERVIEW is
NOT a life-or-death situation, things will
never be perfect.
Hiring managers are humans too, they definitely
understand your nervousness and any minor
mistakes you might make.
I could really go on forever, now you have
my main tips to improve your interviewing
skills and boost your confidence during the
interview.
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