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Your body language is visible the moment you enter for the interview.
Dos:-
Walk in confidently after wishing appropriately depending upon the time & person.
shake hands firmly if offered - make sure there is eye contact during the handshake.
Sit straight, with your hands on your lap or arms of the chair.
While answering questions make sure of eye contact, speak clearly & concisely
modulate your voice, put emphasis on important words & use your hands sparingly
Put a smile on your face, show enthusiasm, nod your head whenever you agree to something said by the interviewer.
Don'ts
Do not slouch while seated on the chair.
Do not fidget around with your hands like touching your nose or ears.
Do not move your hands too much as it is a distraction.
Do not be too serious/nervous
For the proper body language in an interview
Do's
1. make a first impression(appearance and presentation)
2. make eye contact
3. present yourself ready and amicable
Don't
1. Never slouch
2. Do not loose eye contact to the interviewer
3. Be honest in presenting yourself
DO:
1. Walk in confidently
2. Deliver a firm handshake
3. Sit up straight
4. Keep eye contact
5. Smile
6. Watch your hands
DON'T
1. Be overconfident
2. Offer a weak handshake
3. Sit in a bad posture can make you look bored and uninterested. The same goes for crossing your arms and legs.
4. Stare It’s always important to maintain eye contact, but there’s definitely a limit.
5. Play with your pen/hair
6. Fidget Try to avoid moving around too much.
To appear successful during an interview, the DOs are:
The Interview MUST be an Interviewee driven one
One Must look absolutely Confident
Must exhibit very good and effective communication skills
Show the ability to clearly and correctly understand the question of the interview
1st impression normally is the last impression, so while walking in, you should be very firm, confident and having a bold smile on you face
Show strong eye contact with the interviewer/s
Should be present minded and sharp in replying
Must wear proper attire suitable for the job. Must be clean and neat.
Show your seriousness for getting that job
The DONTs could be:
Dont talk too much while replying a question. Dont just beat about the bushes in your answers.
Dont show as if you dont care whether you get that job or not
Dont come in casual dress
Dont use any reference
Dont let the interview be an Interviewer driven one.
Concerning the DO's, an applicant should first come earlier to the place of interview in order to be much more at ease in terms of respiration as it ultimately affects his/her confidence and concentration. Psychologically speaking, the applicant reflects good and positive energy, then impression through open chest and arms, straight back, peaceful looks: a good eye contact can lead to a successful interview: you have to look in the eye of the other person so that you seem careful and with a goal.of course a smile on the face never hurts " If you smile at someone, they might smile back"; this means transfer of positivity around and you feel within the comfort zone.
On the other hand, regarding the DON'Ts, at the level of body language, don't over-react! don't be so still that you seem frozen and worried! don't shake that you seem disrespectful! looking around or stressing your eyes on something-avoiding eye contact- may be frustrating. don't try to lessen your stress by chew gum, crossing or tapping on the table! don't get a shaky voice! don't stumble or bend in a begging way for the post: it is desperate!don't address your interviewer in a friendly way! it is formal! bear this in mind! you will not seem cool and funny, just the opposite!!don't wear casual!
To sum up, Self-esteem and confidence in your skills must be well-reverberated.No room for worries, not necessarily the first interview we get must be successful! we all get through hardships! so a balanced50/50 expectations should be put on a certain interview!
do's are should be energetic,showing gesture to elaborate the thing very clearily,attentive, good listenor,eye contact should be there...
Dont, should not be casual dressing,should not be low sounded
In interview try to hold body language as much as you can, in interviews just speak and speak in good and profesional way. because in from of you not customer but a profesional interviewer....
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