What you say during interviews plays an important role in determining if you are the right candidate for the company. Similarly, body language is another factor that helps you increase your chances of selection.
The results of a survey showed that it is easier to control what you say than what your body does. There needs to be a collaboration between the two to make sure your ideas get across effectively.
A recent study showed that 55% of communication is based on body language, 38% is the tone of your voice, and the remaining 7% contributes to the actual words spoken. Although the figures may not be exact, it explains the role of non-verbal communication.
Consider a scenario, you approached the interviewer in a confident and optimistic manner. Although you may not have the desired work experience, your confidence will make the interviewer discover that you are the most desirable candidate for the required position.
Now, let’s consider another case, you approached the interviewer in a stressful, optimistic and anxious manner. Your hands are shaking, your heart is pounding, and you can’t convince the interviewer.
Which of the two candidates would you prefer? The one who is confident and optimistic or the one who is anxious; obviously the first candidate wins the job. This simply explains the need for body language to express your thoughts and ideas in the interview.
To increase the chances of your selection, here we have listed some of the body language tips that will help you convey the right message in front of the interviewer:
Position
hand movement
Smile
eye contact
Try to stand/sit up straight and try not to cross your arms in front of an interviewer. Doing this will convey confidence and ease instead of your carelessness. Always try to sit at an angle to the interviewer instead of sitting straight in front of an interviewer. Doing this will make him feel collegial and help reduce your nervousness and anxiety.
When you express an idea or a thought in front of an interviewer, try to express it with the help of proper hand movements. Use the gesture as the way to hide your nervousness and anxiety. Incorporate this until it becomes a distraction.
Have a friendly smile on your face. Smiling will reduce your nervousness. This will make the interviewer feel like the interviewee was curious to meet you.
Make eye contact with the interviewer. Remember, the interviewer is always looking for the unspoken signs of restlessness and weirdness. Having eye contact with the interviewer will make them feel confident and well-versed in the domain. This will eventually raise your selection chances and win the rat race over the other candidates.
In the end, be confident and believe in yourself. The less nervous you are, the better you can handle any problem situation.
