Applying Body Language In Job Interviews

1. Applying Body Language In Job Interviews ? APPLYING BODY LANGUAGE IN JOB INTERVIEWS

2. L/ l0S1'_]0bln1'eY/ leWS are non—prodvetive because stvdies show 0. strong eorreladion between how much the interinewers like the interviewees and whether or net theg get the job.

3. In the end, most of the factual information that comes from the cvrricvlvm Vitae — the reai stuff about the candidate that is a good indicator of performance - is forgotten.

4. what lS remembered TS the impression the candidate made Oil the lYlTeY/ leWeY.

5. . ’ ' fr —. / 3 . / . l 7 : Ir ‘ ‘ ’ P J L l: : i l; : '/ «.2: ll rm. “ W X l, " ‘l‘ I i k ‘l‘ I N p l l )3‘ ' ll-/ ,' ll i ll i ‘I i T ‘ T Ti)’ / T T Ill l‘ lip‘ . ‘ T -4 l‘ ‘T 1 lp . pp ip _ p l p . . l l ‘ V . . , . PYOT’. Fmlilk Eernieri 01’ the universiiig Of TDled0 anaigsed A the performances ofjob applicants of various ages and backgrounds during 20-minute interviews in which the interviewers were asked to rate each candidate on attributes such as ambition, intelligence and competence.

6. just the first I5’ then a group of observers was asked to watch video footage of seconds OT’ each interview.

7. the results showed that the observers’ first irvlpressions in I5 seconds almost paralleled the impressions of the interviewers.

8. this studg gives us further convincing evidence that gou definitelg dont get a second chance to make a first impression and that gour _ approach, handshake and ’ overall bodg language are . A V _ the keg factors in 1 . deciding the outcome. T /

9. Lets assume goure going T0 an lllTeY/ leW Mid lg0U WMIT T0 make the best TWST impression.

10. In tlie first [1 4 Minutes Keep in mind that others form up to 40% of their 0 opinion about igou in the . 0 first four minutes and that co to 60% of the impact gov will make is N00-Verbal

11. Here are nine elolden kegs to getting it right first lime in a job interview: .

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13. ‘ u Alwags STAND ll’)? reception area — never SlT.

14. Aiwags min a reception area _ Receptionists will insist gou ‘take a seat because when gou do, goure out of sight meg no longer have to deal with gou.

15. Ix’ ‘. I ’ “W ,1 . ‘ 5/ ‘*‘'—>'. / g~ ‘ k'-_. '; K ': ‘. 5‘, it ; ‘''''‘‘~ :1 ‘.5 ‘‘’r'’ ___, .. . , -. ._, ___ / »». stand with Hand-in—Hand behind gour back (confidence) and slowlg rock back and forth on gour feet (confident. controlled) or use the steeple gesture.

16. stand with Hand-in—Hand behind gour back (confidence) and slowlg rock back and forth on gour feet (confident. controlled) or use the steeple gesture. ThlS bodg language l3 0. 00i'iSTO. !iT reminder that lg0l/ are Sllll there and waiting.

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18. YOUY entrg tells others h0W lg0l) expect T0 be treated

19. when the receptionist has given lg0V the green light to enter. walk in without hesitation.

20. Do not stand in the doorwag like a naughtg schoolchild waiting to I see the headmaster.

21. when gou walk through the door of the person's office, maintain the same speed.

22. when gou walk through the door of the person's office, maintain the same speed. People who lack confidence change gears and perform a small shuffle as theg enter.

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24. even if the person is on the phone, rummaging .3. through a drawer or tging his shoelaces. walk in directtg and confidenitg with a smooth motion.

25. Put down gour briefcase, folder or whatever is in gour hands. shake the person's hand and immediatelg take a seat.

26. Vxx“ - ,9?‘ ' p. ‘ i- l f"- Let the other person see that gou are accustomed to walking confidentig into offices and that gou don't expect to be kept waiting.

27. People who walk slowlg or take longstrides conveggthaf theg have plentg of time on their hands, are not interested ‘D in what theg are doing or have n ing else to do. m ~‘ . '_, _———. —— . ,4 7: ‘ i ; ll « e» l . “ . ~ , / T « / .4 /9. c 1/ '3‘.

28. ’ l . The Handshake " §lW _. ___j. .1" e s‘ H

29. keep gour palm straight and return the pressure gov receive.

30. .r. ... .x flu: -’. d Let the other person decide when T0 end the handshake.

31. klever shake directig (LOYOSS (L desk.

32. use a persons name twice in the first I5 seconds and never talk for more than 30 seconds at a time.

33. ., »lL‘ (C. ,mWhen You Sit . —_j. j. ~/ ?= .l-ii‘ i I ‘: ‘ ‘ ‘

34. if gou are compelled to sit in a low chair directig facing the other person. turn it awag 45 degrees from the person to avoid being stuck in the ‘reprimand’ position.

35. if gou are compelled to sit in a low chair directtg facing the other person. turn it awag 45 degrees from the person to avoid being stuck in the ‘reprimand’ position. if gou cant angle the chair. angle gour bodg instead , , {/1}! 2'‘ ll ll. ;‘l; l -K, z. V‘A'. “rp‘ '/ // I . *fir. ~§r: , r l

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37. if gou're invited to sit in an informal area of the person's office, such as at an informal coffee table, this is a positive sign because 45% of business rgections are delivered rom behind a desk.

38. iR‘ll’34'a€'dt‘$. i? ill1i. ll. “‘+¥'! iievU'§§ Never sit on a low sofa that sinks so low it makes gou look like a giant pair of legs topped bg a small head — if necessarg, sit upright on the edge so gou can control gour bodg language and gestures, and angle gour bodg to 45' degrees awag from the person.

39. = s: "-‘Q’. Your Gestures . xl . I A -»~< _ °7’. ’r————-—j'i C3‘ ; :-1

40. People Wh0 are 000i, calm, collected and in control OT their emotions use clear , uncomplicated, deliberate movements.

41. l. » ll . l / ' ‘V E“ ‘ s . / i- . ... —‘. “, when appropriate, mirror the other persons gestures and expressions

42. . 'fJ'K ) ’ . Distance . —_j. j.

43. Respect the other persons Personal space, which will be largest in the opening minutes of the meeting.

44. if gov move foo close, The person will respond log sifling book, leaning ouwoug or using repelilive gesfvres such as drumming the fingers.

45. As a. rule, gou can move closer to foumiliour people but further loowla from new ones.

46. —x ‘~#. The Exit , fl.. l°lili~—-————, ... ____. ______, 2 - I so . « _H. :.: .:. _ x

47. Powla gour things eo. lmlg and deliberolrelg - nor in on freneg - shake hounds if possible, turn and Walk our.

48. when gou gef fo the door turn around slowlg and smile. l1”S far berrer fhaf theg recall gour smiling face than gour rear end

49. H’ The d00Y was 0103661 WV£fl lg0V enfered. 0|0S8 if behind €400 as lg0V WW8.

50. People alwags warch goo / . E, .s‘7 from behind as gou leave so, if goure a man, malae . 2 sure gou have shined the . back of gour shoes. ‘/