Good morning good people. Lets talk about how to carry out yourself when in a job interview. How you carry yourself at an interview can be critical to your success. Even if you have excellent answers to the questions, if your demeanor or body language is off-putting to the interviewer, you will have a harder time landing the job. An interviewer wants to think of you as a future colleague, and if he does not feel a connection to you, that may be difficult. Before You Go InYou should be on your best behavior the minute you step into the company’s building – not just as you go into the interview room itself. Many interview panels seek the opinion of the receptionist who welcomed the candidates, so you need to impress him too. Smile warmly and address anyone you meet with courtesy. Don’t fidget or appear excessively nervous while you are waiting. If you need to adjust your clothing or check that your teeth are clean, do so in the bathroom. Initial GreetingThe moment you walk into the interview room is your best opportunity to make a good impression. Just before you walk in, stand up tall and roll back your shoulders to improve your posture. Smile and make eye contact with the interviewer as you shake her hand. Your handshake should be firm and brief. Wait until you are offered a chair before sitting. As you sit down, thank the panel for giving you the opportunity to appear. Confidence is an attractive quality and especially important in the way you carry yourself at an interview. If you are well prepared and have rehearsed your answers you will have a better chance of calming your interview-day nerves. Take your time as you answer questions. Your delivery should have energy and warmth, but don’t shout or rush. Don’t use slang or profanity, and avoid telling jokes or being over-familiar with your interviewer. Body LanguageSit slightly forward in your chair, and use your hands occasionally to emphasize a point, but avoid fidgeting or gesturing too much. Continue to make eye contact regularly with the interviewer as you speak. Keep an open, positive expression on your face and smile when it’s appropriate. Remain polite and professional at all times.
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 07:45:42 +0000
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