{"id":2418,"date":"2024-06-24T15:00:22","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T09:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/?p=2418"},"modified":"2024-12-18T17:27:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T11:57:47","slug":"interview-body-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/interview-body-language\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview 101: Interview Body Language"},"content":{"rendered":"

Interview Body Language<\/span> is a form of Non-verbal communication that accounts for over 90% of the message conveyed in a job interview. It is essential to display the right <\/span>interview body language<\/span> to leave positive impressions in the mind of Recruiters.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interview Body Language<\/span> involves interview posture, hand gestures, eye contact, voice tone as well as facial expressions or reactions.<\/span><\/p>\n

We have some Expert Tips for Interview Body Language:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

#Interview Posture: How to sit for an interview?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Dos:<\/b><\/h4>\n
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  • If you\u2019re offered a seat, sit slowly without making any noise.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • If various chairs are present, gently pull the nearest one forward and try to sit on wooden chairs instead of rocking or rotating ones.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Cross your feet at ankles or place them flat on the floor to look confident and professional during the interview.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Sit upright. It indicates that you are comfortable and confident.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Be calm, lean slightly forward, about 10\u00b0 towards the interviewer. It conveys that you are engaged and involved in the conversation.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Tilt your head slightly to one side to appear friendly and interested.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Slightly nod your head in response to what the Interviewer says.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Don\u2019ts:<\/b><\/h4>\n
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    • Don\u2019t annoy the Interviewer by creating weird, horrible noises while sitting down.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Avoid fiddling with chairs or selecting which chair to sit. Most often, interviewers offer you a chair but don\u2019t ask for one if it isn\u2019t there.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Don\u2019t cross your legs or place them above the knees, it appears defensive and unwelcoming.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Avoid hunching down or bending in front of the Interviewer. It gives the impression that you\u2019re nervous with low self-esteem.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Don\u2019t be too relaxed or sloppy as it indicates a careless attitude and lack of energy.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Sitting or leaning on the edge of a chair comes off as being nervous and tense.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Leaning back on the chair makes you appear too casual and uncomfortable with the interview.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Practice sitting comfortably, avoid foot tapping or shaking legs during interviews.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Don\u2019t keep your head straight the entire time otherwise you\u2019ll be marked as authoritative and unsocial.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Avoid shaking your head or twirling your hair by habit, it is extremely distracting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      #Hand Gestures: How to use hands during Interviews?<\/b><\/h3>\n

      Dos:<\/b><\/h4>\n