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Top 5 Body Language Mistakes to Avoid During an Interview

Giving an interview is not only about saying the right things, but also about making the right gestures and using the right body language. Your body language can say a lot about you, even if you donu2019t realize it.<br>There are certain body language mistakes that you should avoid during an interview, as they can make you come across as nervous, unprofessional, or even arrogant. In this PDF, we will share with you a list of body language mistakes to avoid during an interview.

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Top 5 Body Language Mistakes to Avoid During an Interview

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  1. COMMON BODY LANGUAGE MISTAKES TO AVOID DURING A JOB INTERVIEW BY : SYNERGISTICIT

  2. 1. A weak handshake As the saying goes “The first impression is the last impression” you don’t want to look weak and unconfident by doing a limp handshake. Start and end your interview with a firm handshake, accompanied by a gentle smile and strong eye contact. On the other hand, Ensure that you are not crushing the interviewer’s hands as it exhibits aggressive behavior and can possibly close the door of your dream job.

  3. 2. Crossed Arms Another mistake that you should avoid in an interview is crossing your arms. As per a study on body language, crossed arms reflect resistance &amp; disinterest. Hence, the recruiter might feel that you are closed off & not ready to negotiate on his/her terms. Some interviewers also interpret crossed arms as rude. So rather than crossing your arms, keep them to your sides or sit straight with your arms on the table to appear more attentive and approachable.

  4. 3. Using endless hand gestures There is no denying the fact that some hand gestures like moving fingers when speaking or clasping palms are signs of confidence, but it has the potential to make you look either arrogant or nervous if done outrageously. keep tabs on the personal space of the interviewer when gesturing and use subtle gestures only.

  5. 4. Touching your face repeatedly Excessive face touching is one of the most common mistakes that job seekers often do in an oblivious manner. Whether it’s about rubbing one’s nose, playing with the hair, or keeping your hand on the mouth, touching the face is not considered a good trait in the study of body language. It indicates an unprofessional attitude and the recruiter can even interpret it as an act of deception. Next time you appear for an interview, recall this body language technique.

  6. 5. Prolonging eye contact or avoiding it completely Doing adequate eye contact is also an essential part of non-verbal communication. Failing to make eye contact while addressing the interviewer is a sign of dishonesty. However, a deep stare is also perceived as intimidating. Thus, set an aim of making eye contact in small intervals. The best practice is to break eye contact every few seconds and then come back to show your engagement.

  7. Thankyou! Goodluck for your interview if you have any question, you are welcome to contact me https://www.synergisticit.com/ media@synergisticit.com 510 550-7200

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