I feel like I could work on my interviewing skills. I'm 1/6 for offers from final rounds. I feel like my answers are pretty good but I get nervous in the interview and my body language or nervousness sabotages me. I'm also pretty bad at at reading body language during the interview.
What are most of you doing with your hands/body language during the interview?
Also how do you know the interview is going well? Thanks
The best thing to be is empathetic during the interview. Be interested in the other person and you'll automatically be more personable. Don't think of it as a test you have to pass. Have it be a normal conversation that flows, learn about how that person became successful. Any experience you can get in a sales environment (not hard pressure sales, but genuinely providing value to people) will help you out too. Try to be open, have your hands open on the table. Make sure your posture is good as well, you'll look more confident. I'm 5/5 on my interviews, but I have several years experience as a residential broker during my UG so going on appointments is similar to interviewing. As cheesy as it sounds, watch some sales videos that are high quality and not sleazy.
SO here are few tips to improve your body language.
1) Eye Contact- While having a conversation with the interviewer you need to maintain an eye contact with him or her as it shows you are engaged in it and if not, if you keep wandering around with your eyes it will give a negative impact.
2) Good Posture- It is always good to maintain a good posture not only respect to the interview but also for your good spine health. Do not slouch or crouch on the couch as it will make your appear lazy.
3) Don’t have folded arms- This kind of body language will reveal that you are not open and you are very defensive. Have open arms and show your assertive behaviour.
4) Reduce your stress- Interviews will get on your nerves and increase your stress but do not show it out like biting your lips, or nails as it will become a distraction and will irritate the interviewer.
5) Enthusiasm- It is always good to throw a pleasant smile but do not show your teeth too much or do not over do it. Maintain your dignity and decorum.
6) Communicate Verbally- It is always good to have a non-verbal communication in the interview. Do not use your hands to communicate, keep it on your legs. Practice well before attending an interview by shooting a video of yourself so that you will know your mistakes. Also practice a firm handshake before going to an interviewer. Don’t hold it more and at the same time wipe your hands before giving a handshake.
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