Body Posture Positive body language is vital for an interview and sitting up straight is key. When you sit upright, it exudes confidence and creates a positive vibe. Remember to keep your shoulders down as lifting these could be taken as a sign of insecurity.
Smile You may have read a lot of guides citing dos and don'ts of body language in an interview. We’ve all heard that a smile can win a thousand hearts. That holds true for interviews as well.
Appropriate Eye Contact When you maintain eye contact, the interviewer knows that you are listening. Hence, it is an important aspect of body language during an interview. We’re not saying you stare constantly.
Be Confident Even if you are having a nervous breakdown within, it should not reflect on your face. Speaking with assertiveness and exuding warmth can turn the tide in your favor, even if you have misinterpreted some questions. So sound assured of what you are saying and stay humble.
Don’t Cross Legs and Arm When you cross your arms and legs, it is considered a defensive posture. Such people are visualised as not being open to others. You could be habitual of sitting that way but to maintain positive body language for an interview, you should practice sitting straight and follow this religiously during the interview.
No Hand Gesture Many of us have a habit of using our hands repeatedly as a part of a gesture. This is not considered positive body language for an interview. Though it might be used gently but waving hands in an unpredictable manner during interviews is considered a negative sign.
Mirror the Move Imitating the gesture, moves, and styles of those with whom you are interacting are known as mirroring. This can be a part of body language during the interview (it is considered a positive sign). However, it should not be overdone under any circumstances.
Feet Pointing Forward It is natural that our feet point towards the person with whom we feel comfortable during an interview. It has also been seen that if the interviewee is not comfortable, the feet get pointed towards the door.
Be Responsive You should always be responsive during an interview. Even if you do not know the answer to some of the questions, giving a dumb look could go against you. It is always better to let the interviewer know that you are unaware of some particular question.
Avoid Restless Habit Restless habits like tapping fingers, biting nails, and shuffling feet should be avoided at all costs. If any of these are a part of your regular orientation and grooming, make an effort to get over these habits. Displaying any of these signs could make things difficult for you.