Body language interview

Body LanguageBody Language

How to present yourself

in a job interview

Outline introduction/ basic information

- importance of body language- interpersonal distance- signs of nervousness

greeting / saying goodbye

– first impression– handshake – posture

Outline

in the interview

– sitting position – arms/ hands– eyes

6 golden rules

Basic information

Significance of body language

38%

55%

7%

non verbal

intonation

content

Basic information

InterpersonInterpersonal al

distancedistance

• 0 – 0.5 m: intimate distance

• 0.5 – 1.2 m: personal distance

• 1.2 – 3.5 m: social distance

• 3.5 m and more:public distance

Basic information

Don’t let it

show!

Basic information

Signs of nervousness

Less control

o restlessnesso fast eye movement, winkingo no straight eye contacto shaky and wet hands o changed, high pitch of voiceo fast, less controlled speech o sweatingo pulling hair backo fidgeting with jewelry o shy smile

Basic information

Being conscious of your own body language is the first

step to succeed in a job interview!

Basic information

Greeting

The first impression

the first 3-7 seconds

decisive

Greeting

Legs

closed legs• uncommunicative• cramped• uncertain

crossed legs• no fixed position(frequent change)• uncertain

Greeting

open legs • clear position• self assured

one leg forward• open• communicative• curious

Greeting

The “right“ handshake

Greeting

Strong handshake confidence competence

Limp handshake insecurity incompetence

Greeting

“bone breaker”

“touching fingertips”

Greeting

stiff arm

pulling arm

two-handed

Greeting

grasp elbow

grasp upper arm

grasp shoulder

Greeting

In the interview

Sitting position

taking the whole seat feet steady on the floor sitting up straight slightly leant forward

taking the seat before it has been offered to you wiggling nervous movements

In the interview

Sitting position

Sitting at the edge to be in a hurry

In the interview

Sitting position

to lean back passivity arrogance disinterest

In the interview

Sitting position

feet crossed under chair

not steady on floor uncertainty

In the interview

“body barriers”

In the interview

“hiding hands”

not showing your hands uncommunicative

“keeping secrets”

In the interview

Eyes

Keep eye contact without staring self-confident attention/ interest

to avert the eyes uncertainty disinterest

In the interview

6 golden rules

1. straight posture2. appropriate distance3. frequent eye contact4. strong handshake5. natural gestures6. moderate pitch

Thank you for your attention!