Interview Gestures

NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION INTERVIEW TIPS FOR IAS

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NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION INTERVIEW TIPS

CIVIL SERVICES EXAM

Interview deserves more prominence as it evaluates traditional as well as dynamic areas asindicator of candidates knowledge , general awareness and being abreast of the latest.

Perceived to be the toughest and demanding , Civil Services Examination involves gruelingExam plan that requires serious planning and long term approach to prepare effectively.

Lakhs of aspiring youth with competitive spirit flowing in veins are eyeing Civil Services Examination 2014 andeager to show courage to appear in such examination without commitment.

In this article, you will find some tips on how to give the right non verbal communication

Which form of communication do you think is more powerful: Verbal or non -verbal ?

Of course the What you say is very important in an interview,but many people are not aware just how importantthe way you say something is.

Non-Verbal communication may be described in many ways,such as your behavior,your manners,your attitude,youretiquette, etc.However you say it,using the right non-verbal communication is key to having a successful jobinterview.

Of course, interview claim to be unbiased and many professionals try to be objective in these meetings.

However "humans are humans and the process of judging another human will always involve a certain


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NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

RememberNon verbal communication-communication that takes place without spoken wordsSit upright-sit upright but not too stiffly in your chair.Hands above the neck-Having your hands above the neck,fiddling with your face or your hair ,is unprofessional and conveys nervousness and anxiety.Message your legs are giving-A lot of leg movement is both distracting and indicates nervousness.Maintain direct eye contact-you need to instigate direct eye contact and maintain it.Voice delivery-Speaking in a clear and controlled voice conveys confidence.Facial Expressions-

first eliminate any negative overall characters that might exist, then add a simple feature( smile :) )Gestures-dont artificial gestures

degree of

subjectivity" .

The defense against this subjective analysis is then a proactive offense .Prepare yourself and give them thefeeling you want to give them.

Non verbal communication can be defined as the communication that takes place without spoken words.By simply observing a persons non verbal communication it is easy for you to know all what you want to knowabout persons , character, attitude, behavior etc.

As you can see your non verbal signals, both your body language (55% of the message) and the way you speaksuch as voice tone (38 %) are as important as the actual words you use in your job interview answers!

Posture and message it sends to interviewer

When the interviewer offers you a seat at the start of the job interview:

Sit upright-sit upright but not too stiffly in your chair.

Message-This indicates that you are comfortable and feeling confident.

Hunching down in your chair


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How to sit during interview

Message-It gives the impression of nervousness and lowself-esteem.

Sloppy postureMessage-A sloppy posture indicates a careless attitudeand lack of energy.

Sitting on the edge of your chairMessage-It indicates your nervousness and tense.

Relax and lean slightly forwardRelax and lean slightly forward,about 10 degree,towardyour interviewer .Message-This gives the message that you are both interested and involved .

Leaning back Message-Leaning back makes you appear too relaxed and casual.

Leaning to the side Message-Leaning to the side can be perceived as not feeling comfortable with the interviewer.

Message your head sends-How you position your head also sends a message.

Message- Tilting your head very slightly to one side comes across as friendly and open .Message-Keeping it straight comes across as self assured and authoritative.

Messages from Interviewer posture- It is also important to pay attention to the posture of your interviewer.Sometime you can establish rapport by adopting the same posture as the other person. This is called mirroring .Ifthey have adopted a more formal posture do the same until you see that the interviewer has relaxed and becomeless formal.

Hands

If you are unsure of s,what to do with your hand rest them ,loosely clasped in your lap or on the table. Control yourhands by being aware of what you are doing with them .

Hands above the neckMessage-Having your hands above the neck,fiddling with your face or your hair ,is unprofessional and conveysnervousness and anxiety.

Keep your hands away from your face.Message-Interview body language experts will tell you that touching the nose or lips indicate that the candidate islying.

Hand behind your headMessage-Holding a hand behind your head is often a sign that you are annoyed or uncertain.

Folding armsMessage-Folding your arms across your chest suggest a closed and defensive attitude.


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what to do with your hands duringinterview

legs position during interview

Waving hands and armsMessage-Waving your hands and arms around can beperceived as uncertainty and lack of professionalism .

"Common wisdom is that less you move your arms andhands about the more confident and in control youare".

Practice a comfortable way to loosely place your arms andhands while you are sitting,both at the table and in chair onits own.

LegsMessage your legs are givingBe aware of the interview body language message yourlegs are givingMessage- A lot of leg movement is both distractingand indicates nervousness.

Resting one leg or ankle on top of your other kneeMessage-Resting one leg or ankle on top of yourother knee makes you look too casual and comesacross as arrogant.

Crossing legsMessage-Crossing your legs high up conveys adefensive attitude in the one-on-one context of a jobinterview.

Feet flat on the floor Message-Crossing them at the ankles or placing both feet flat on the floor conveys a confident and professionallook during the job interview.

Eye contact

Maintain direct eye contact

If the interviewer is talking and you want to show that you are actively listening, you need to instigate directeye contact and maintain it.

Avoid appearing as if you are staring aggressively by blinking at regular intervals and moving your head nowand then,such as giving a small nod.


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Interview body language experts suggest that when you are doing the talking you need to hold eye contactfor periods of about 10 seconds before looking away briefly and then re-establishing eye contact. Overusingdirect eye contact when you are using can come across as lecturing or challenging the interviewer.

Typically the listener maintains direct eye contact to show that you are actively involved.

With panel interviews it is best to look at and direct your answer to the person asking the question,with aglance periodically at other interviewers .

Eye contact is essential interview body language to establish rapport with your interviewer .

Not making eye contact makes the interviewer feel disconnected from you .

Eye contact should be a positive aspect of interview body language, if it is not used properly however itcan quickly become negative.

Voice delivery

Speaking in a clear and controlled voice conveys confidence.

Avoid speaking in a monotone by varying your tone pitch ,however dont overdo it and come across asoverly excited or emotional.

Breathe and pause before answering a question, this gives you time to react in a considered way and itensures that the interviewer has finished the question.

You should interact with the interviewer as an equal,not a subordinate. Ensure that your voice tone is notapologetic or defensive.

Generally it is advisable not to show too much or too strong emotion during your job interview.

Smile and nod at appropriate times but dont overdo it .

Avoid erupting into laughter on your own, laughing along with the interviewer is far more acceptable.

Facial Expressions

Take a good, long , hard look at yourself in the mirror. Look at yourself as others would .Then modify your facialexpression first eliminate any negative overall characters that might exist, then add a simple feature thatnearly every interviewee forgets-a smile! not some stupid but a true and genuine smile that tells you are happyperson and delighted to be interviewing with interviewers.

Gestures

Contrary to popular belief, gesture should be very limited during the interview. So please dont artificial gestures to supposedly heighten the importance of the issue at hand. It will merely comeoff as theatrical.When you do use gestures, make sure they are sincere and meaningful.


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Interview tips

Have faith in your abilities, move forward with positive bent of mind and God willing ,you will be able to deliver awonderful performance that facilitate you accomplish your goal in style.


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