Interviews: Let your body do the talking

Reprinted courtesy of TheCareerNews.com
MILWAUKEE, WI — According to a study of how we communicate with one another, it was discovered that 57 percent of communication is body language, 36 percent is facial language and voice/vocal intonations and inflections, while only 7 percent is verbal (our actual words). In other words, 93 percent of how we communicate with others is non-verbal!

Consistently, study after study demonstrates the all-important first impression is established in the first four minutes of the initial meeting. In the first 10 seconds, a person begins to make judgments about your professionalism, social class, morals, values, intelligence, etc. They tend to focus on: what they see (dress, eye contact, movement); what they hear (how fast/slowly you talk, voice tone, inflections); what we say (the words).
When preparing for an interview, look your best, move with confidence and speak with conviction. Speak clearly and be confident in your ability. If possible, communicate your job philosophy or what motivates you to the interviewer. In doing so, you’ll present yourself powerfully, positively, competently and confidently, which will result in your being remembered favorably.
Article by Wendy Terwelp, Career Coach, and reprinted from TheCareerNews.com. Get the latest breaking News, Tips and Tools for your job search, Free!