Interview Tip
Some job interview tips are obvious: bring a resume, show up on time, wear a suit, etc. But, what does your body language say about your preparedness? What your fidgety hands say can speak volumes when compared to your polished and practiced interview question responses. In fact, your nonverbal communication can be the difference between “Welcome aboard!” and “Thanks for your time.”
Body language comprises as much as 55 percent of the force of your response to interview questions, whereas the verbal content (what you actually say) only provides 7 percent. Paralanguage (tone, laughter, gestures, and facial expressions) represent 38 percent of the emphasis. If you do the math, 93 percent of what you’re conveying did not come out of your mouth.
As soon as you’re seated in the interview room, do a head-to-foot mental check to ensure your nonverbal communication is in control:
* Head and eyes up are looking at the person asking the questions.
* Back straight (no slouching).
* Keeps hand stationary (unless you’re using them to help make a point during a response).
* Legs together and feet flat on the floor.
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