What is Your Body Language Saying in an Interview?

December 7, 2009 4 Comments

In preparing for an interview, we often focus a lot on what we are going to say, but have you ever thought about what your body, facial expressions and gestures are communicating?  Your body language can be just as important as the words you speak during an interview.  Observe the body language of the people in the following video.  How do you interpret their body language?  If you were interviewing them, what would you think?

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Now that you are aware of the importance of body language you may be wondering “How can I improve it?”

Try recording yourself on video or practicing with a friend who can give you feedback.  Do you frown when you are thinking, or fidget with your jewelry or nervously bounce your leg?  Take some time to work on reducing any unflattering mannerisms or nervous habits you may exhibit.  Your awareness alone will help you improve.

Realize also, that body language reflects your true thoughts and attitude, therefore the real secret to portraying good body language is to actually approach an interview with confidence and positive thoughts about your abilities.  The more positive you feel toward an interview, the more appealing your body language will appear.

To learn more, visit our Interview Skills topic in Work and Career.

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4 Responses to “What is Your Body Language Saying in an Interview?”

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