Body language during an interview
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ — You’ve put together the perfect resume and landed an interview. You have also spent time polishing your physical appearance, wanting to make a great first impression. At the interview, you greet and shake hands with each interviewer. You slouch down in the chair, cross your legs and let one shake idly over the other. You fold your arms across your chest.
Using the example above, you were doing great, up until sitting down with your interviewers. Body language can leave a very negative impression in a job interview. Slouching, idly shaking your leg and crossing your arms are all things you should NOT do during an interview.
Here are just a few tips on how to give off a great first impression. Make sure to sit up straight. This position makes you appear engaged and interested. Always display enthusiasm by smiling, nodding and making positive gestures to show your enthusiasm and interest in the job. Be sure to stay attentive, while making eye contact with each person who interviews you.
Article abridged from Lockergnome.com, and reprinted from TheCareerNews.com. Get the latest breaking News, Tips and Tools for your job search, Free!
