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It is critical that you prepare thoroughly for your upcoming interview. It is not always difficult to ace an interview when you have a wealth of knowledge at your disposal. Unbeknownst to many, interviewers pay close attention to a person’s body language during the interview, which can reveal a lot about them. The manner in which you communicate and present yourself is crucial in selecting you as the sole candidate.
Here are some tips to ace your next interview to help you understand the dynamics of body language during interviews.
Conduct fundamental research
Study the job description before your interview to fully understand what the company is looking for in a candidate. Try writing down the specific experience and skills that the company looks for in an applicant and indicate which qualifications you possess. You can better navigate the interview and discuss specific examples that will emphasise those skills if you review the job description before your interview and align it with your own qualifications.
The hiring manager may refer to anything on your resume during an interview. As a result, it’s critical that you can speak intelligently about each of your previous positions, the skills you used in those roles, and how they transfer to the position for which you’re applying. Before the interview, go over your resume thoroughly.
Have a good posture; how you present yourself during interviews is very important. Your posture, in particular, reveals a lot about you. For example, if you are shy, your posture will be retreating, whereas if you are confident, your posture will be engaged and your shoulders will be straight and held back. Being too stiff can also be uncomfortable, so it’s best to relax a little.
Try to make small talk
Small talk at the start of an interview can aid in the development of rapport with the interviewer. Identify topics in which you may have a common interest as part of your interview preparation. Consider subjects in which you and the interviewer have common interests so that you can both ask and answer questions. Identify any recent news stories or events that are relevant to the company. Prepare an interesting thought of your own to contribute to any topic you bring up. But don’t try to impose it; it’s just to clear the air.
Look and feel prepared
First impressions are important, and nonverbal communication are more important than verbal communication. So, during those first few minutes, it’s all about greeting confidently, exchanging pleasantries, making eye contact, and generally projecting the impression that you’re happy to be there and want the job. Project an attitude of energy, enthusiasm, and interest in everything you do.
Try and match your clothing to the company you’re meeting with. You should be able to get a decent idea of the corporation’s typical dress code from its website and social media output, particularly any content about its workplace culture, and your recruiter can also assist you.
You would like to project some charm and charisma, but you also want to come across as a perfect candidate, so when in doubt, always lean on the professional side.
Virtual interviews are an entirely different ballgame
Virtual interviews have increased dramatically in the last year in this age of remote working, where working from home has become the new normal. As a companion piece to maintaining strict social distance, virtual interviews have significantly simplified the process of interviewing candidates without incurring the costs of travel, time, and space. Always check your microphone, speaker, or headphones before a virtual interview. Remember to check the internet connection or sit in a location where the network connection is already good.
Don’t sit in a place with low lighting. Sit directly in front of the source of light to ensure that you can be seen. Reduce the number of distractions both inside and outside the interview room so that you can concentrate better during the interview. Also, ALWAYS keep the area where you’ll be sitting during the interview clean. No interviewer wants to see a smudge on the screen. Remember that first impression are everything.
We wish you all the best if you are preparing for a job interview.
