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BODY LANGUAGE DURING A PERSONAL INETRVIEW

MADE BY : - ANSHIT KUMAR KASHAV

- PUSHPENDER MEENA

- ARPIT NAGPURE

- VAIBHAV

- BHAVYA NIDHI

- RISHI GADHVI

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INTRODUCTION

  • Body language during interviews plays a very important

role in making or breaking your career.

  • The way you present yourself leaves a significant impact on your interviewer.
  • Everything – right from your outfit to your hairstyle, accessories, and all other things you might be carrying – are judged.
  • From the moment you enter through the company’s front door, you are perceived with the different opinions by different people.

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EYE CONTACT

  • One of the most vital aspects of your body language during job interview, making and maintaining eye contact is must.
  • It not only shows you are actually paying attention to your interviewer but also suggests your engagement with the situation.
  • However it doesn’t mean you pointlessly keep staring at your interviewer.
  • You may hold eye contact for a couple of seconds at a time.

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GOOD BODY LANGUAGE

  • Body language is the way you communicate your feelings with your posture, gestures, facial, and movements.
  • Once you are in a actual interview, keep your posture upright.
  • Choose a straight – backed chair if possible, and keep your chin up and shoulder down.
  • Great postures displays confidence.

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TIPS FOR MAINTAINING GOOD BODY LANGUAGE

  • Handshake :Your handshake should be firm and last a second or two.
  • Posture : Keep your shoulders back and down and your chin lifted.
  • Walking : Walk smoothly and confidently between the waiting area and the interview room.
  • Breathe Deeply : Deep , even breaths calm the body and may help reduce the desire to perform nervous actions like- jiggling your leg or drumming on your arm.

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HAND GESTURES

  • Hand movements like touching your fingertips , clasping palms , and moving your finger as you speak – are signs of honesty and openness.
  • You can also try resting your hands in your lap at a time.
  • Waving hands while speaking define you’re nervous and unpredictable .
  • Biting your nails during the interview is a strict no – no as it will make you seem nervous and distracting at the same time.

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AVOID TOUCHING YOUR FACE

  • Touching the face in the form of playing with ones hair or rubbing nose is not considered as a good body language technique.
  • Candidates who touch their face frequently are considered to be dishonest and untrustworthy.
  • Crossed arms and legs make you look unapproachable and defensive .
  • Instead , keep your shoulders relaxed and facing the interviewer to show your involvement in the interview.

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STAY AT ONE SPOT

  • Precisely , from your fingertip movements to your legs , try and keep yourself at one spot.
  • Otherwise if you keep fidgeting , it may be comprehended as you’re getting bored or impatient with the interview process.
  • This way you will not only have your posture straight but your focus would be on the interviewer and not elsewhere.
  • It’ll help you seem more focused and interested in the session.

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RECAP

  • Sit straight and tight in your chair.
  • Have and maintain passive eye contact.
  • Occasionally use hand gestures to express yourself.
  • Improvise on your posture .
  • Nod your head as you are listening.

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