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Do’s & Don’ts: Interview Body Language Techniques

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Broward chapter.

Body Language: The process of communicating nonverbally through conscious or unconscious gestures and movements.

Here are some Do’s and Dont’s for you body language during your job interview!

 

Do’s

Carry One Item Only

A combination of bags, briefcases and big coats makes you seem disorganized.

Shoes Count

Many employers say the last thing they remember is the back of a candidate’s shoes.

Sit Slightly Angled

Sit at an angle instead of directly across to show that “we’re on the same side.”

Be Poised

To help convey poise and confidence, practice the “power pose” right before the interview.

 

Dont’s

Smile Nervously

Smiling too much can make you seem nervous. Smile upon intro and exit only.

Purse Your Lips

It makes you look like you’re holding something back.

Contract or Expand

Claim your space (keep arms uncrossed) but don’t be too territorial. 

Touch Your Face and Hair

Try not to touch your face altogether — it’s a sign of nervousness.

 

 

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Tiffany Joseph

Broward '20

I'm Miss. Congeniality of Broward College North Campus, Events Coordinator of the Psychology Club at Broward College North Campus, new president of Her Campus Broward, I work for Student Services at Broward College North Campus, and I just like to get involved in many great activities that benefit my personal growth.
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Student at Broward College for the past five years, first enrolled on Davie's Central Campus learning Physical Therapy for two years than, transferring to Coconut Creeks North campus for the last three years, now majoring in Early Childhood / Developmental Education. Spent first year with Her campus Broward as Outreach Director, former president of self-entitled campus friendship club, Sammy's Buddy Brigade, member of the Campus Science Club, and a Broward County local student Ambassador with Best Buddies International. Winner of the Sammy's award for most charity work within the community, and now Vice President of Her Campus Broward. I hope to soon be working at Junior Achievement with the elementary and middle school children, in order to have a well rounded experience! The hope is to one day work with and teach children who have special needs such as myself! Biggest belief and philosophy of life is that, no matter what anyone says you can't accomplish in life, I am living proof that anything is possible! Having ADHD, high functioning Autism, and medical conditions such as Scoliosis, helps me to understand special needs children on a level that very few people can! It is this very knowledge that led me to choose Teaching as my chosen profession. Now at age 42, and more than 55% on the way to getting an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, I hope to become an Assistant Teacher within the next year or so. We hope that this true life story will inspire others to never give up either, no matter what anybody says, or tells you, that you can't do, the only one who can truly hold you back is "YOU".