HR -INTERVIEW,
CATEGORY ::
HR INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR EXPERIENCED
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
WORK HISTORY
JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS ABOUT YOU
JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NEW JOB AND THE COMPANY
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS: THE FUTURE
JOB INTERVIEW TIPS:
Get Ready:
Make Sure Your Interview Attire Is Neat, Tidy And Appropriate For The Type Of Firm You Are Interviewing With.
Bring A Nice Portfolio With Copies Of Your Resume. Include A Pen And Paper For Note Taking.
Be On Time:
Be On Time For The Interview. On Time Means Five To Ten Minutes Early.
If Need Be, Take Some Time To Drive To The Interview Location Ahead Of Time
So You Know Exactly Where You Are Going And How Long It Will Take To Get There.
Here's More On Preparing For An Interview.
Stay Calm:
During The Job Interview Try To Relax And Stay As Calm Possible. Take A Moment To Regroup.
Maintain Eye Contact With The Interviewer. Listen To The Entire Question Before You Answer And Pay Attention -
You Will Be Embarrassed If You Forget The Question!
Show What You Know:
Try To Relate What You Know About The Company When Answering Questions.
When Discussing Your Career Accomplishments Match Them To What The Company Is Looking For.
Here's How To Make A Match Between Your Expertise And The Company's Requirements.
Follow Up:
Always Follow-Up With A Thank You Note Reiterating Your Interest In The Position.
If You Interview With Multiple People Send Each One A Personal Thank You Note.
Send Your Thank You Note (Email Is Fine) Within 24 Hours Of Your Interview.
HOW TO DRESS ON INTERVIEW:
You Finally Got The Interview For Your Dream Job, But What Should You Wear?
Unless It’s A Job In The Fashion Industry, You Won’t Get Hired For Dressing Well.
What’s Important Is To Seamlessly Blend With Your Interviewer’s Expectations For Your Appearance,
So They Can Focus On What They Say And Who You Are.
Steps:
Be Formal (No Matter What The Regular Dress Code Is At The Job).
The Only Exceptions To This Are If You Are Interviewing Somewhere
That They Tell You Specifically What To Wear For Your Own Safety (Such As At A Factory).
For Most Interviews, A Suit Is The Appropriate Attire. A Blue Suit Works The Best
And It Gives You A Lot Of Versatility In Terms Of Shirt And Tie Choice.
Light Or Dark Grey Are Also Good Conservative Choices.
A Three Button Suit Will Look Good On Almost Anyone,
While A 2 Button Will Give A Slightly Taller/Slimmer Appearance.
Choose A Solid White Or Blue Shirt. You Don’t Want To Look Too Flashy With A Brightly Colored Shirt,
And Striped (And Especially Patterned) Shirts Are A Little Less Formal.
A Straight Collar Is Also More Formal Than A Button Down.
Choose One With A Medium Spread. (If You Have A Particularly Large Neck, A Wider Collar May Look Better.)
Wear A Tie In A Dark, Conservative Color (Never Pink). Stick To Solids,
Rep (Diagonal Striped) Or Small Patterned Ties. A Red Tie Will Give The Friendly Politician Look,
While Blue Ties Give A More Serious FBI Agent Look. Both Are Acceptable.
Wear A Belt Or Suspenders, But Never Both At The Same Time. It’s Redundant.
If You’re A Suspenders Kind Of Guy, Get Buttons Sewed Into Your Trousers
And Wear Suspenders That Button On, Not The Cheap Clip-On Kind. They Will Make You Look Cheap.
Show Off Your Shoes. A Pair Of Black Oxfords Or Cap-Toed Oxfords Is The Best Choice.
Get Ones That Don’t Have Super Thick Soles So They Won’t Look Like Boots.
Wear Solid, Vertically Ribbed Socks In Black Or Grey.
Get Socks That Are Long Enough To Cover Your Legs When You Sit Down In Your Suit.
Socks Should Always Match The Color Of Your Trousers.
Tips:
· A Nice Watch Rounds Out The Outfit. You Don’t Have To Spend A Fortune On A Tag Heuer.
Fossil And Timex Make Nice Enough Looking Watches That Can Fool Almost Anyone.
· If You Are Lucky Enough To Be Asked For A Second Interview,
Simply Changing The Shirt And Tie Combination Can Give The Look Of A Whole New Outfit,
Even If You Don’t Have Another Suit.
· Remember To Turn Off Your Cell Phone Before You Go.
· Although It Seems Counter Intuitive To Wear Another Layer,
On An Undershirt Will Keep Sweat From Getting
On Your Dress Shirt And Showing Exactly How Nervous You Really Are.
The Bonus Is That Your White Shirt Will Look Whiter With A White Undershirt. Choose A White Short-Sleeved Tee In Favor Of An Athletic Undershirt.
· Make Sure Your Dress Shirts’ Tails Are Long Enough That They Stay Tucked In.
Refresh Your Tuck Right Before The Interview In The Nearest Restroom:
Unzip Your Fly And Reach In To Pull The Front Tail Downwards, To Align The Placket With Your Trouser Hitch And Belt Buckle.
· Wear Unscented Deodorant And No Cologne
Warnings:
· It Is Imperative That Your Clothes Are Clean And Pressed.
If You Never Iron Your Clothes, Iron Just This Once For Your Interview.
You Could Also Drop Your Clothes Off At The Dry Cleaners.
· Some Dress Shoes Can Be Slippery,
And Literally Falling On Your Face Is Not The Impression You Want To Make.
Look For Shoes With Rubber Inserts For Traction.
· Also Make Sure Your Shoes Are Shined And The Heels Aren’t Worn Down.
If The Heels Are Worn Down, You Can Have Them Repaired At A Cobbler.
· Don’t Get A Watch That Beeps. Don’t Ever Wear A Digital Watch.
· Some Of The More Technical Organizations You May Interview With Have A “We Don’t Hire Suits” Custom.
Check Beforehand With The Firm’s HR Contact To Inquire About This.
HOW TO GO TO AN INTERVIEW:
Pay Attention To Your Interview Body Language – It Plays A Critical Role In Determining
How You Come Across In The Job Interview! Non-Verbal Communication Accounts For Over 90% Of
The Message You Are Sending The Interviewer.
Steps:
· Sit Properly. Sit Upright But In A Relaxed Fashion Leaning Slightly Forward At About A 10 To 15 Degree Angle
Towards
The Interviewer.This Sends The Message That You Are An Interested And Involved Candidate.
· Be Aware Of Your Hands. The Best Thing To Do With Your Hands Is To Rest Them Loosely Clasped In Your Lap Or On The Table,
If There Is One. Fiddling With Hair, Face Or Neck Sends The Message Of Anxiety And Uncertainty.
Body Language Experts Agree That Touching The Nose, Lips Or Ears Can Signal That The Candidate Is Lying.
· Don’t Cross Your Arms. Folding Arms Across The Chest Suggests A Defensive Type Of Position.
It Sends The Message That The Candidate Is Feeling Threatened And Ill-At-Ease And Is Shutting
The Interviewer Out.
It Can Also Send The Message That The Candidate Does Not Agree With Or Buy Into What The Interviewer Is Saying.
· Place Both Feet On The Floor. Crossing Feet At The Ankles Or Placing Them Both Flat On The Floor Sends
A Message Of Confidence And Professionalism. Jiggling Or Moving The Legs Creates An Irritating Distraction
And Indicates Nervousness. Resting An Ankle On The Opposite Knee Looks Arrogant And Too Casual,
Crossing The Legs High Up Appears Defensive.
· Maintain Direct Eye Contact. Keeping Direct Eye Contact With The Interviewer Indicates Active Listening And
Interest. Eyes That Dart Around Suggest Dishonesty. Looking Down Gives The Impression Of Low Self-Esteem.
· Be Conscious Of Mouth Movements. Pursing The Lips Or Twisting Them Sideways Shows Disapproval Of What Is
Being Heard.Biting Your Lips Suggests Nervousness. Try To Relax Your Mouth.
· Position Your Head. Keeping Your Head Straight Looks Self-Assured And Authoritative,
It Sends The Message That You Should Be Taken Seriously. For A More Friendly And Relaxed Look Tilt Your Head
Slightly To One Side. Nod Your Head Every Now And Then To Show You Are Listening Closely.
Tips:
· Don’t Overdo Direct Eye Contact; Too Much Contact Without Breaks Can Make The Other Person Extremely
Uncomfortable And Can Be Suggestive That You Are Domineering.
HOW TO SIT ON INTERVIEW :
Pay Attention To Your Interview Body Language –
It Plays A Critical Role In Determining How You Come Across In The Job Interview!
Non-Verbal Communication Accounts For Over 90% Of The Message You Are Sending The Interviewer.
Steps:
· Sit Properly. Sit Upright But In A Relaxed Fashion Leaning Slightly Forward At About A 10 To 15 Degree Angle
Towards The Interviewer. This Sends The Message That You Are An Interested And Involved Candidate.
· Be Aware Of Your Hands. The Best Thing To Do With Your Hands Is To Rest Them Loosely Clasped In Your Lap
Or On The Table, If There Is One. Fiddling With Hair, Face Or Neck Sends The Message Of Anxiety And Uncertainty.
Body Language Experts Agree That Touching The Nose, Lips Or Ears Can Signal That The Candidate Is Lying.
· Don’t Cross Your Arms. Folding Arms Across The Chest Suggests A Defensive Type Of Position.
It Sends The Message That The Candidate Is Feeling Threatened And Ill-At-Ease And Is Shutting
The Interviewer Out.
It Can Also Send The Message That The Candidate Does Not Agree With Or Buy Into What The Interviewer Is Saying.
· Place Both Feet On The Floor. Crossing Feet At The Ankles Or Placing Them Both Flat On The Floor Sends
A Message Of Confidence And Professionalism. Jiggling Or Moving The Legs Creates An Irritating Distraction
And Indicates Nervousness. Resting An Ankle On The Opposite Knee Looks Arrogant And Too Casual,
Crossing The Legs High Up Appears Defensive.
· Maintain Direct Eye Contact. Keeping Direct Eye Contact With The Interviewer Indicates Active Listening And
Interest.Eyes That Dart Around Suggest Dishonesty. Looking Down Gives The Impression Of Low Self-Esteem.
· Be Conscious Of Mouth Movements. Pursing The Lips Or Twisting Them Sideways Shows Disapproval Of What Is
Being Heard.Biting Your Lips Suggests Nervousness. Try To Relax Your Mouth.
· Position Your Head. Keeping Your Head Straight Looks Self-Assured And Authoritative,
It Sends The Message That You Should Be Taken Seriously. For A More Friendly And Relaxed
Look Tilt Your Head Slightly To One Side. Nod Your Head Every Now And Then To Show You Are Listening Closely.
Tips:
· Don’t Overdo Direct Eye Contact; Too Much Contact Without Breaks Can Make The Other Person Extremely
Uncomfortable And Can Be Suggestive That You Are Domineering.
- Tell Me About Yourself.
- Why Should I Hire You?
- What Are Your Strengths And Weaknesses?
- Why Do You Want To Work At Our Company?
- What Is The Difference Between Confidence And Over Confidence?
- What Is The Difference Between Hard Work And Smart Work?
- How Do You Feel About Working Nights And Weekends?
- Can You Work Under Pressure?
- Are You Willing To Relocate Or Travel?
- What Are Your Goals?
- What Motivates You To Do Good Job?
- What Makes You Angry?
- Give Me An Example Of Your Creativity.
- How Long Would You Expect To Work For Us If Hired?
- Are Not You Overqualified For This Position?
- Describe Your Ideal Company, Location And Job.
- What Are Your Career Options Right Now?
- Explain How Would Be An Asset To This Organization?
- What Are Your Outside Interests?
- Would You Lie For The Company?
- Who Has Inspired You In Your Life And Why?
- What Was The Toughest Decision You Ever Had To Make?
- Have You Considered Starting Your Own Business?
- How Do You Define Success And How Do You Measure Up To Your Own Definition?
- If You Won $10 Million Lottery, Would You Still Work?
- Tell Me Something About Our Company.
- How Much Salary Do You Expect?
- Where Do You See Yourself Five Years From Now?
- On A Scale Of One To Ten, Rate Me As An Interviewer.
- Do You Have Any Questions For Me?
CATEGORY ::
HR INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR EXPERIENCED
- Why Did You Resign From Your Previous Job?
- Why Have You Been Out Of Work So Long?
- Why Have You Had So Many Jobs?
- Tell Me About A Situation When Your Work Was Criticized.
- Could You Have Done Better In Your Last Job?
- Tell Me About The Most Boring Job You Have Ever Had.
- May I Contact Your Present Employer For A Reference?
- How Many Hours A Week Do You Normally Work?
- What Was The Toughest Challenge You Have Ever Faced?
- Have You Been Absent From Work More Than A Few Days In Any Previous Position?
- What Changes Would You Make If You Came On Board?
- What Would You Say To Your Boss If He Is Crazy About An Idea, But You Think It Stinks?
- How Could You Have Improved Your Career Progress?
- Tell Me Honestly About The Strong Points And Weak Points Of Your Boss (Company, Management Team, Etc.)
- Looking Back On Your Last Position, Have You Done Your Best Work?
- Why Should I Hire You From The Outside When I Could Promote Someone From Within?
- How Do You Feel About Reporting To A Younger Person?
- Looking Back, What Would You Do Differently In Your Life?
- Why Are Not You Earning More Money At This Stage Of Your Career?
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
WORK HISTORY
- · Name Of Company, Position Title And Description, Dates Of Employment.
- · What Were Your Expectations For The Job And To What Extent Were They Met?
- · What Were Your Starting And Final Levels Of Compensation?
- · What Were Your Responsibilities?
- · What Major Challenges And Problems Did You Face? How Did You Handle Them?
- · What Have You Learned From Your Mistakes?
- · What Did You Like Or Dislike About Your Previous Job?
- · Which Was Most / Least Rewarding?
- · What Was The Biggest Accomplishment / Failure In This Position?
- · Questions About Your Supervisors And Co-Workers.
- · What Was It Like Working For Your Supervisor?
- · What Do You Expect From A Supervisor?
- · What Problems Have You Encountered At Work?
- · Have You Ever Had Difficulty Working With A Manager?
- · Who Was Your Best Boss And Who Was The Worst?
- · Describe Your Ideal Boss.
- · Why Are You Leaving Your Job?
- · Why Do You Want To Change Jobs?
- · Why Did You Resign?
- · Why Did You Quit Your Job?
- · What Have You Been Doing Since Your Last Job?
- · Why Have You Been Out Of Work So Long?
- · Why Were You Fired?
JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS ABOUT YOU
- · What Is Your Greatest Weakness?
- · What Is Your Greatest Strength?
- · How Will Your Greatest Strength Help You Perform?
- · How Would You Describe Yourself?
- · Describe A Typical Work Week.
- · Describe Your Work Style.
- · Do You Work Well With Other People?
- · Do You Take Work Home With You?
- · How Many Hours Do You Normally Work?
- · How Would You Describe The Pace At Which You Work?
- · How Do You Handle Stress And Pressure?
- · What Motivates You?
- · Are You A Self Motivator?
- · What Are Your Salary Expectations?
- · What Do You Find Are The Most Difficult Decisions To Make?
- · Tell Me About Yourself.
- · What Has Been The Greatest Disappointment In Your Life?
- · What Are You Passionate About?
- · What Are Your Pet Peeves?
- · What Do People Most Often Criticize About You?
- · When Was The Last Time You Were Angry? What Happened?
- · If You Could Relive The Last 10 Years Of Your Life, What Would You Do Differently?
- · If The People Who Know You Were Asked Why You Should Be Hired, What Would They Say?
- · Do You Prefer To Work Independently Or On A Team?
- · Give Some Examples Of Teamwork.
- · More Teamwork Interview Questions.
- · What Type Of Work Environment Do You Prefer?
- · How Do You Evaluate Success?
- · If You Know Your Boss Is 100% Wrong About Something How Would You Handle It?
- · Describe A Difficult Work Situation / Project And How You Overcame It.
- · Describe A Time When Your Workload Was Heavy And How You Handled It.
- · More Job Interview Questions About Your Abilities.
- · More Job Interview Questions About You.
JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NEW JOB AND THE COMPANY
- · What Interests You About This Job?
- · Why Do You Want This Job?
- · What Applicable Attributes / Experience Do You Have?
- · Are You Overqualified For This Job?
- · What Can You Do For This Company?
- · Why Should We Hire You?
- · Why Are You The Best Person For The Job?
- · What Do You Know About This Company?
- · Why Do You Want To Work Here?
- · What Challenges Are You Looking For In A Position?
- · What Can You Contribute To This Company?
- · Are You Willing To Travel?
- · What Is Good Customer Service?
- · How Long Do You Expect To Remain Employed With This Company?
- · Is There Anything I Haven't Told You About The Job Or Company That You Would Like To Know?
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS: THE FUTURE
- · What Are You Looking For In Your Next Job? What Is Important To You?
- · Where Do You See Yourself 5 Years From Now?
- · What Are Your Goals For The Next Five Years / Ten Years?
- · How Do You Plan To Achieve Those Goals?
- · What Are Your Salary Requirements - Both Short-Term And Long-Term?
- · Questions About Your Career Goals.
- What Will You Do If You Don't Get This Position?
JOB INTERVIEW TIPS:
Get Ready:
Make Sure Your Interview Attire Is Neat, Tidy And Appropriate For The Type Of Firm You Are Interviewing With.
Bring A Nice Portfolio With Copies Of Your Resume. Include A Pen And Paper For Note Taking.
Be On Time:
Be On Time For The Interview. On Time Means Five To Ten Minutes Early.
If Need Be, Take Some Time To Drive To The Interview Location Ahead Of Time
So You Know Exactly Where You Are Going And How Long It Will Take To Get There.
Here's More On Preparing For An Interview.
Stay Calm:
During The Job Interview Try To Relax And Stay As Calm Possible. Take A Moment To Regroup.
Maintain Eye Contact With The Interviewer. Listen To The Entire Question Before You Answer And Pay Attention -
You Will Be Embarrassed If You Forget The Question!
Show What You Know:
Try To Relate What You Know About The Company When Answering Questions.
When Discussing Your Career Accomplishments Match Them To What The Company Is Looking For.
Here's How To Make A Match Between Your Expertise And The Company's Requirements.
Follow Up:
Always Follow-Up With A Thank You Note Reiterating Your Interest In The Position.
If You Interview With Multiple People Send Each One A Personal Thank You Note.
Send Your Thank You Note (Email Is Fine) Within 24 Hours Of Your Interview.
HOW TO DRESS ON INTERVIEW:
You Finally Got The Interview For Your Dream Job, But What Should You Wear?
Unless It’s A Job In The Fashion Industry, You Won’t Get Hired For Dressing Well.
What’s Important Is To Seamlessly Blend With Your Interviewer’s Expectations For Your Appearance,
So They Can Focus On What They Say And Who You Are.
Steps:
Be Formal (No Matter What The Regular Dress Code Is At The Job).
The Only Exceptions To This Are If You Are Interviewing Somewhere
That They Tell You Specifically What To Wear For Your Own Safety (Such As At A Factory).
For Most Interviews, A Suit Is The Appropriate Attire. A Blue Suit Works The Best
And It Gives You A Lot Of Versatility In Terms Of Shirt And Tie Choice.
Light Or Dark Grey Are Also Good Conservative Choices.
A Three Button Suit Will Look Good On Almost Anyone,
While A 2 Button Will Give A Slightly Taller/Slimmer Appearance.
Choose A Solid White Or Blue Shirt. You Don’t Want To Look Too Flashy With A Brightly Colored Shirt,
And Striped (And Especially Patterned) Shirts Are A Little Less Formal.
A Straight Collar Is Also More Formal Than A Button Down.
Choose One With A Medium Spread. (If You Have A Particularly Large Neck, A Wider Collar May Look Better.)
Wear A Tie In A Dark, Conservative Color (Never Pink). Stick To Solids,
Rep (Diagonal Striped) Or Small Patterned Ties. A Red Tie Will Give The Friendly Politician Look,
While Blue Ties Give A More Serious FBI Agent Look. Both Are Acceptable.
Wear A Belt Or Suspenders, But Never Both At The Same Time. It’s Redundant.
If You’re A Suspenders Kind Of Guy, Get Buttons Sewed Into Your Trousers
And Wear Suspenders That Button On, Not The Cheap Clip-On Kind. They Will Make You Look Cheap.
Show Off Your Shoes. A Pair Of Black Oxfords Or Cap-Toed Oxfords Is The Best Choice.
Get Ones That Don’t Have Super Thick Soles So They Won’t Look Like Boots.
Wear Solid, Vertically Ribbed Socks In Black Or Grey.
Get Socks That Are Long Enough To Cover Your Legs When You Sit Down In Your Suit.
Socks Should Always Match The Color Of Your Trousers.
Tips:
· A Nice Watch Rounds Out The Outfit. You Don’t Have To Spend A Fortune On A Tag Heuer.
Fossil And Timex Make Nice Enough Looking Watches That Can Fool Almost Anyone.
· If You Are Lucky Enough To Be Asked For A Second Interview,
Simply Changing The Shirt And Tie Combination Can Give The Look Of A Whole New Outfit,
Even If You Don’t Have Another Suit.
· Remember To Turn Off Your Cell Phone Before You Go.
· Although It Seems Counter Intuitive To Wear Another Layer,
On An Undershirt Will Keep Sweat From Getting
On Your Dress Shirt And Showing Exactly How Nervous You Really Are.
The Bonus Is That Your White Shirt Will Look Whiter With A White Undershirt. Choose A White Short-Sleeved Tee In Favor Of An Athletic Undershirt.
· Make Sure Your Dress Shirts’ Tails Are Long Enough That They Stay Tucked In.
Refresh Your Tuck Right Before The Interview In The Nearest Restroom:
Unzip Your Fly And Reach In To Pull The Front Tail Downwards, To Align The Placket With Your Trouser Hitch And Belt Buckle.
· Wear Unscented Deodorant And No Cologne
Warnings:
· It Is Imperative That Your Clothes Are Clean And Pressed.
If You Never Iron Your Clothes, Iron Just This Once For Your Interview.
You Could Also Drop Your Clothes Off At The Dry Cleaners.
· Some Dress Shoes Can Be Slippery,
And Literally Falling On Your Face Is Not The Impression You Want To Make.
Look For Shoes With Rubber Inserts For Traction.
· Also Make Sure Your Shoes Are Shined And The Heels Aren’t Worn Down.
If The Heels Are Worn Down, You Can Have Them Repaired At A Cobbler.
· Don’t Get A Watch That Beeps. Don’t Ever Wear A Digital Watch.
· Some Of The More Technical Organizations You May Interview With Have A “We Don’t Hire Suits” Custom.
Check Beforehand With The Firm’s HR Contact To Inquire About This.
HOW TO GO TO AN INTERVIEW:
Pay Attention To Your Interview Body Language – It Plays A Critical Role In Determining
How You Come Across In The Job Interview! Non-Verbal Communication Accounts For Over 90% Of
The Message You Are Sending The Interviewer.
Steps:
· Sit Properly. Sit Upright But In A Relaxed Fashion Leaning Slightly Forward At About A 10 To 15 Degree Angle
Towards
The Interviewer.This Sends The Message That You Are An Interested And Involved Candidate.
· Be Aware Of Your Hands. The Best Thing To Do With Your Hands Is To Rest Them Loosely Clasped In Your Lap Or On The Table,
If There Is One. Fiddling With Hair, Face Or Neck Sends The Message Of Anxiety And Uncertainty.
Body Language Experts Agree That Touching The Nose, Lips Or Ears Can Signal That The Candidate Is Lying.
· Don’t Cross Your Arms. Folding Arms Across The Chest Suggests A Defensive Type Of Position.
It Sends The Message That The Candidate Is Feeling Threatened And Ill-At-Ease And Is Shutting
The Interviewer Out.
It Can Also Send The Message That The Candidate Does Not Agree With Or Buy Into What The Interviewer Is Saying.
· Place Both Feet On The Floor. Crossing Feet At The Ankles Or Placing Them Both Flat On The Floor Sends
A Message Of Confidence And Professionalism. Jiggling Or Moving The Legs Creates An Irritating Distraction
And Indicates Nervousness. Resting An Ankle On The Opposite Knee Looks Arrogant And Too Casual,
Crossing The Legs High Up Appears Defensive.
· Maintain Direct Eye Contact. Keeping Direct Eye Contact With The Interviewer Indicates Active Listening And
Interest. Eyes That Dart Around Suggest Dishonesty. Looking Down Gives The Impression Of Low Self-Esteem.
· Be Conscious Of Mouth Movements. Pursing The Lips Or Twisting Them Sideways Shows Disapproval Of What Is
Being Heard.Biting Your Lips Suggests Nervousness. Try To Relax Your Mouth.
· Position Your Head. Keeping Your Head Straight Looks Self-Assured And Authoritative,
It Sends The Message That You Should Be Taken Seriously. For A More Friendly And Relaxed Look Tilt Your Head
Slightly To One Side. Nod Your Head Every Now And Then To Show You Are Listening Closely.
Tips:
· Don’t Overdo Direct Eye Contact; Too Much Contact Without Breaks Can Make The Other Person Extremely
Uncomfortable And Can Be Suggestive That You Are Domineering.
HOW TO SIT ON INTERVIEW :
Pay Attention To Your Interview Body Language –
It Plays A Critical Role In Determining How You Come Across In The Job Interview!
Non-Verbal Communication Accounts For Over 90% Of The Message You Are Sending The Interviewer.
Steps:
· Sit Properly. Sit Upright But In A Relaxed Fashion Leaning Slightly Forward At About A 10 To 15 Degree Angle
Towards The Interviewer. This Sends The Message That You Are An Interested And Involved Candidate.
· Be Aware Of Your Hands. The Best Thing To Do With Your Hands Is To Rest Them Loosely Clasped In Your Lap
Or On The Table, If There Is One. Fiddling With Hair, Face Or Neck Sends The Message Of Anxiety And Uncertainty.
Body Language Experts Agree That Touching The Nose, Lips Or Ears Can Signal That The Candidate Is Lying.
· Don’t Cross Your Arms. Folding Arms Across The Chest Suggests A Defensive Type Of Position.
It Sends The Message That The Candidate Is Feeling Threatened And Ill-At-Ease And Is Shutting
The Interviewer Out.
It Can Also Send The Message That The Candidate Does Not Agree With Or Buy Into What The Interviewer Is Saying.
· Place Both Feet On The Floor. Crossing Feet At The Ankles Or Placing Them Both Flat On The Floor Sends
A Message Of Confidence And Professionalism. Jiggling Or Moving The Legs Creates An Irritating Distraction
And Indicates Nervousness. Resting An Ankle On The Opposite Knee Looks Arrogant And Too Casual,
Crossing The Legs High Up Appears Defensive.
· Maintain Direct Eye Contact. Keeping Direct Eye Contact With The Interviewer Indicates Active Listening And
Interest.Eyes That Dart Around Suggest Dishonesty. Looking Down Gives The Impression Of Low Self-Esteem.
· Be Conscious Of Mouth Movements. Pursing The Lips Or Twisting Them Sideways Shows Disapproval Of What Is
Being Heard.Biting Your Lips Suggests Nervousness. Try To Relax Your Mouth.
· Position Your Head. Keeping Your Head Straight Looks Self-Assured And Authoritative,
It Sends The Message That You Should Be Taken Seriously. For A More Friendly And Relaxed
Look Tilt Your Head Slightly To One Side. Nod Your Head Every Now And Then To Show You Are Listening Closely.
Tips:
· Don’t Overdo Direct Eye Contact; Too Much Contact Without Breaks Can Make The Other Person Extremely
Uncomfortable And Can Be Suggestive That You Are Domineering.
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