Body Language During a Job Interview
Posted in Job Interview Tips
Most applicants have little control over the silent messages that are sent by their bodies during interviews. Gestures, mannerisms, expressions and movements can all betray true feelings. In most applicants, the body can absorb and display the discomfort people naturally feel when they lie. These signals can say a lot about your truthfulness, confidence and attitude. Some of the most commonly accepted signals are:
Confidence:
Hands behind neck
Strong handshake
Solid eye contact
Smiles that involve the whole mouth and eyes
Sitting upright and slightly forward
Unbutton jacket to sit
Comfortable gestures
Insincerity / Exaggeration / Lying:
A smile that doesn’t involve the whole and mouth only shows top teeth
Covering the mouth when speaking
Rubbing or stroking the nose
Eyes that dart or failure to make solid eye contact
Looking down and to the side when answering a question
Scratching the ear or neck
Licking lips frequently
