{"id":102,"date":"2017-06-08T12:40:50","date_gmt":"2017-06-08T12:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nixq4qvp95-staging.onrocket.site\/?p=102"},"modified":"2022-10-20T16:44:17","modified_gmt":"2022-10-20T16:44:17","slug":"whats-your-body-saying-about-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/whats-your-body-saying-about-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s your body language saying about you?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I can’t help but start this post by referencing John Mayer and his hit song,\u00a0Your Body is a Wonderland<\/em>. Our bodies truly are wonderful but they let on more than we know. Whether it\u2019s our facial expression, posture, or handshake, knowingly or more often unknowingly our bodies are always delivering a message. When it comes to interviews and having that one chance to send all the right messages, it\u2019s particularly critical to control\u00a0your body and make sure it sends the right cues.<\/p>\n

1. Eye contact<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"eye<\/p>\n

DO:<\/h4>\n

Address your interviewer with direct eye contact. Don\u2019t be afraid to do this during your interview it shows you\u2019re confident, listening attentively, and engaged in the discussion.<\/p>\n

DON\u2019T:<\/h4>\n

Don\u2019t let your eyes wander around the room or stare at your hands. And don\u2019t stare directly into their eyes the whole time. If you don\u2019t take a break, you may likely come off as creepy<\/p>\n

2. Handshake<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

DO:<\/h4>\n

Give a firm but not knuckle- breaking shake. Give a gentle squeeze as you shake hands for a few seconds. Let the interviewer take lead on the duration.<\/p>\n

DON\u2019T:<\/h4>\n

Don\u2019t give a limp, dead fish like hand shake or attempt one of those funky secret handshakes. It shows you\u2019re not confident or not taking the interview seriously. Highly recommend practicing with friends and family.<\/p>\n

3. Expression<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

DO:<\/h4>\n

Be in control of your facial expressions. Studies have proved that wearing a smile makes people feel more positive and confident even if that\u2019s not the case internally.\u00a0Be animated when you\u2019re talking about things that you\u2019re passionate about. The hiring manager will feed of this energy and it will leave a strong\u00a0impression.<\/p>\n

DON\u2019T:<\/h4>\n

Keep a stern or disinterested look. While you want to show that you\u2019re taking the process seriously, hiring managers also want to gather insights to your personality.<\/p>\n

4. Posture<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

DO:<\/h4>\n

Keep a neutral position and even lean forward a bit to show you\u2019re attentively listening, but be mindful of personal space. If you\u2019re sitting in a more relaxed setting like a slouchy couch, sit towards the edge so you don\u2019t sink in and risk looking too relaxed. I\u2019ve always been tipped to angel your body towards the interviewer.<\/p>\n

DON\u2019T:<\/h4>\n

Slouching or leaning back in your chair can imply you\u2019re too relaxed, arrogant or simply not that interested in the job.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

5. Arms<\/span><\/h3>\n

DO:<\/h4>\n

Have relaxed arms at your sides while standing or on the table \/ your lap when sitting down.<\/p>\n

DON\u2019T:<\/h4>\n

Cross your arms in front of your body. This\u00a0sends a\u00a0message that you are not open to the discussion or are feeling\u00a0defensive.<\/p>\n

6. Excessive nodding & fidgeting<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

DO:<\/h4>\n

Try to keep your movements calm and considered. Nod when appropriate and use your hands to animate a point thoughtfully. The key is to not distract the interview or imply that you\u2019re nervous or unprepared.<\/p>\n

DON\u2019T:<\/h4>\n

Don\u2019t spend the whole interview nodding your head continuously as the interviewer talks. It can be distracting and send the wrong message if nodding at inappropriate times. Be mindful of your extremities and keep an eye out for leg twitching, arm gesturing and nervous fiddling with your hands.<\/p>\n

Best tip is to practice interviewing with friends, parents, or mentors. The more you practice, the more aware you will become of your body and how to control it.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, if you\u2019re itching to search for a new career opportunity, check out adzuna.com<\/a>. With 2+ million job adverts, you\u2019re sure to find the right opportunity to put your interview skills to the test!<\/p>\n

Happy Searching!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I can’t help but start this post by referencing John Mayer and his hit song,\u00a0Your Body is a Wonderland. Our bodies truly are wonderful but they let on more than we know. Whether it\u2019s our facial expression, posture, or handshake, knowingly or more often unknowingly our bodies are always delivering a message. When it comes Continued \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[134],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-102","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-interviews"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/32"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=102"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=102"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=102"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=102"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}