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Body
language:
The key to success is to work your body in tune with
your mouth; positive movements should support positive
comments. But how do you make kinesics work for you?
Greetings:
When you first step into the
interview room all the attention will be naturally on
your face and it is the key point when the interviewer
forms an impression about you. So give positive
expressions.
Eye contact:
Try
to establish an eye contact as early as possible .if
you try to avoid eye contact the interviewer may perceive
that you are hiding some thing or an element of untrustworthiness.
Face:
Raise your eyebrows slightly upon meeting to draw attention.
Your facial expressions can tell many stories. Enter
the room with a relaxed smile, this will give a perception
of openness and a friendly attitude, and will but both
the parties at ease. A tight face or a tensed smile
will indicate the inability to handle stress. Frowning
will be interpreted as arrogance, while pursed lips
indicate secretiveness.
Handshake:
A firm handshake is appropriate and projects confidence.
Make eye contact when you shake.
Tips for a perfect handshake
Assure your hands are clean and
dry, free of perspiration.
Wait for the interviewer to offer his/her hand. Don't
initiate the handshake, this portrays dominance, if
you have already initiated don't pull back as it can
be perceived as indecisiveness.
When invited for a handshake, offer your hand with your
palm to the vertical. Offering your hand with your palm
facing down in the handshake portrays submissiveness
whereas offering your hand with your palm face coming
up in the handshake portrays dominance.
Your handshake should be firm. A limp handshake portrays
weakness and lack of confidence, at the same time crushing
the interviewers hands portrays dominance.
The handshake last for not more than 3-5 seconds, with
a maximum of 6 pumps.
Seating:
Always wait for the interviewer to
offer you a seat, if not offered ask. Sitting before the
interviewer offers you the seat can give very bad
impression overconfidence/arrogance or nervousness.
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