Job interview brings in feelings of mix emotions in a person. While you are happy that you get an opportunity for a desirable job, you are also nervous about the whole interview affair.
Regardless of how happy and nervous you feel, your interview will be as impressive as your body language in the interview room. A cool, calm, and collected body language will show you as a confident fellow and will help you effectively demonstrate your skills and abilities to the interviewer.
Although it is normal to feel a little anxious and nervous during an interview, you can make it up for with right attitude in the interview room. Here is how:
Handshake
A firm hand shake is the sign of self-confidence and self-assurance. As soon as you enter into the interview room, the first thing you will expect from the employer is a hand shake. Give him a firm and hard handshake. A weak handshake is a sign of low self-esteem and weakness and shows you as lacking professional manners and ethics.
Eye Contact
Eye contact is another important factor to remember during a job interview. To make a solid impression, you must show confidence, poise and composure as an individual. A firm eye contact does exactly the same. It shows that you are responsive and alert and help you hold the interviewer’s attention. Maintain an eye contact with the employer right from your first handshake.
Take the Right Position While You Sit
While you take your seat, position yourself in such a way that you are directly facing the interviewer and your body is pointing to him. A good body posture will exude the right aura of your personality and will allow you to be comfortable while talking with the interviewer. Lean a little towards the interviewer so that you appear ready for the conversation.
Sit With the Right Posture
How you sit in the interview says a lot about you. Sitting straight and firm shows you as an alert and aggressive person. While a leaning or slouching position shows you a lazy and irresponsible person. As a potential employee, you must assure the interviewer that you are a diligent individual and not a laid back. So always sit straight and avoid crossing your legs or making them wide open.
Use Formal Language
Similar to body language, it is equally important that you use the right language with the interviewer. How you speak with the interviewer also reflects you as a person. The interviewer is giving you an opportunity for a better job and therefore deserves your respect. Never use slang or any dialect and speak only in the standard language. Avoid wasting your time discussing politics and religion and rather focus on your job and the responsibilities of the job position. Do not try to be smart by using business buzz words or jargons and instead speak in simple and precise language. Using industry words are confusing and are not appropriate for a job interview. While you may find a comfort zone with your interviewer, it is important that you remain respectful and polite throughout the interview.
Leave Like a Gentleman
No matter how good or bad your experience in the interview room, you must leave the room like a gentleman. Do not just stand up and leave the room. Be respectful to the employer and thank him for his time. Shake hands with everyone in the room and then leave with a smile.
Remember!
Job interview is often accompanied with some nervous energy, so be composed and do not get carried away with the situation. Do not shake your legs or touch the nose intermittently. If there are more than one interviewer in the room, make eye contact with each of them. Since you will be in the spot light, all the eyes will be fixed on you.
