Interview Body Language Skills

What percentage of communication is conveyed through non-verbal cues according to recent studies?

What body language signal is typically associated with nervousness or defensiveness?

Which gesture is considered a sign of confidence?

How can a candidate create a feeling of rapport with the interviewer?

What is an effective strategy to use eye contact during an interview?

What is a common mistake made when initiating a handshake?

What should be avoided as it may signal dishonesty during an interview?

Which of the following actions can help reduce anxiety before an interview?

What does a palm-up gesture signify during communication?

What type of body language should be displayed to appear more engaged during an interview?

Interview Body Language

Verbal vs. Non-Verbal Communication: Only 7% of communication is the words spoken, 38% is vocal elements (intonation), and 55% is non-verbal (facial expressions, gestures, posture).

Body Posture

Slouching/Folding Arms: These postures make you appear defensive or nervous.
Open Posture: Uncross legs, open arms, slightly lean forward to appear interested.
Excessive Movement: Avoid jiggling, fidgeting, or playing with objects; this suggests anxiety.
Slowing Breathing: Lower your heart rate and reduce nervousness

Hand Gestures

Honest and Trustworthy: Palm facing upwards.
Genuine: Touching your heart.
Confident: Steeple your fingers.
Anxiety: Clasping hands.
Subtle Gestures: Make hand movements subtly, waiting 10 seconds before gesturing.

Mirroring

Building Rapport: Mirror the interviewer's vocabulary, jargon, speech rate, and volume to build trust.

Eye Contact

Confidence and Trustworthiness: Maintain eye contact to appear confident and trustworthy.
Alternating Gaze: Alternate eye contact between the interviewer's left and right eyes and mouth.
Panel Interviews: Focus eye contact on the person speaking.

Facial Expressions

Dishonesty: Avoid touching your face (nose, mouth, ears, sideburns), as this suggests dishonesty.

Handshake

Confidence: Firm handshake, matching the interviewer's grip.
Initiate: Initiate the handshake.
One-Two-Second Rule: Maintain a handshake for one or two seconds.
Smile and Repeat Name: Smile and repeat the interviewer's name.

This quiz focuses on the essential body language skills required for successful interviews. Learn about the impact of verbal and non-verbal communication, posture, hand gestures, and the importance of eye contact during interviews. Test your understanding of how to effectively convey confidence and trustworthiness through body language.