Mastering job interview body language, in person and

Mastering job interview body language, in person and online Body language can often speak louder than your words and can make a lasting impact when it comes to first impressions and job interviews. Wh

October 4, 2020

Body language can often speak louder than your words and can make a lasting impact when it comes to first impressions and job interviews. Whilst the way in which job interviews are conducted is changing and evolving from in person to online and a mixture of both, it’s important we know the right etiquette to make a positive impression! Here are our top tips.

Facial language

Smile when you meet
Smile during your conversation and during relevant moments
Nod when you are listening
Do not try and wink or pull a face during an interview
Avoid frowning
Make a regular amount of eye contact (looking at their screen if on a video call)
Don’t look down when talking
When on a video call, avoid looking at yourself too much, look at the interviewers
Be engaged with the meeting, don’t peer off into the distance and if on a video call, don’t look as if you are reading or doing something else

Body language

Don’t fidget, including tapping your hand or leg. (Even if it is a video interview and fidgeting parts of your body are not on camera, the nervousness shows).
On a video call, it’s perfectly nice to wave hello.
Sit up straight and avoid moving your position drastically during the interview
Don’t hunch over
Avoid crossing your arms as this may make others feel you are closed off or dishonest
Wear appropriate clothing
Avoid leaning in too close if you are on a video call (and in person!)

For more advice on how to conduct yourself in ANY interview situation, you can see this blog by our friends at Chandler Macleod.

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