common nonverbal mistakes made during job interviews
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commonnonverbal mistakes
made during
job interviews
67%fail to makeeye contact
Make consistent and frequent eye contact, especially
when the interviewer is talking to you. This conveys
that you are actively listening.
47%lack of smile
Nervousness can overtake a smile but it won't serve you well to look unhappy.
Remember that your positive attitude will be viral!
33%have badposture
Sit upright, keep your back straight and do not hunch.
26%have a weakhandshake
Your handshake should be firm.
Improve it with practice!
21%playing with hairor touchingface
Be aware of your nervous ticks if you have any and keep hand gestures to a minimum
21%cross theirarms overtheir chest
Do not cross your arms! Keep your arms at the side of your chest and rest your
hands loosely clasped on your lap.
9%use too manyhand gestures
Statistics show that first impressions are determined by
55% – The way you dress, act, and walk through the door
38% – The quality of your voice, grammar, and confidence
7% – The words you choose to say
Things that have an impact on first impressions70% of employers claim they don’t want applicants to be overly fashionable or trendy
65% of hiring managers say clothes can be the deciding factor between two similar candidates
BONUSBONUSBONUS4 most important
interview tips
learn about
the organization
1
have a specific
position in mind
that you’d like to fill
2
review your qualificationsfor the job
3
be ready to briefly describerelated experience
4
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