BCOM 103: NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
PART A
DRESSING STYLE
Wearing appropriate business attire such as dress pants, blazer or a dress skirt that is not too short or long. But it has to look professional.
Your dressing style shows the interviewer that you are responsible and prepared to work. It creates a professional, confident persona.
POSTURE
Sitting up straight with a slight curve in your back and avoid slouching. Your shoulders should be released and not stiff. Lean forward a little, be stable on the seat and avoid swinging around.
This makes you appear confident and helps you to stay focused. Leaning forward shows that you are interested in what the interviewer has to say.
FACIAL EXPRESSIONS
Smiling here and there, and maintaining eye contact. Let eyes meet frequently. Nodding in agreement or
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DON’T FIDGET
Avoid playing with your hair, tapping your feet, clicking pen tops and unconsciously touching body parts.
Fidgeting shows lack of interest and sometimes displays that you are nervous.
TIME
Coming early for the interview, at least be there five or ten minutes early so that you will have enough time to relax.
Coming to the interview on time shows punctuality and discipline on your part. It also illustrates that you are taking the interview serious.
THE HANDSHAKE
Your handshake should be firm but not bone crushing. Your hands should be warm and dry. You do not want to shake your interviewer with sweaty or wet hands.
Your handshake is your first encounter with the interview. You don’t want to have a poor start with him or her. A firm handshake demonstrates confidence in you while a lose handshake shows that you are not interested.
CELLPHONE
Cellphones should be turned off or in silence in case of emergency.
Using your cellphone during an interview shows that you are not serious and you don’t want the job. It is a sign of disrespect and it shows lack of
nonberval behavior is very important in an interview it expresses the way we are feeling believe it or not for example by not showing eye contact might give the interview the impression that you are not intreset or if you are perhabs leaning forward shaking might give thecinterview the idea that you are anxious ect our body language exporesses alt without us even noticing
The first thing I did was book a day and time for the interview, I also made sure that I was prepared in advance for the interview in terms of the questions. I dressed appropriately and I arrived early so I can settle myself beforehand. Being late makes you look less punctual and untidy in my opinion.
(Asprea, CH3) Rather, during introductions, firmly and energetically shake hands with the individual with a friendly smile on your face. Shaking hands is only required the first time you meet someone new, it is not a daily greeting as the German’s prefer not to have contact in their conversations. It is polite to look others in the eye during the handshake and eye contact is expected during conversation. There should be frequent eye contact to display sincerity and to help build trust as it is a sign of respect and interest. (LCR) Shifty eyes are perceived as a sign of shyness, secretiveness, and a lack of self-confidence. (Asprea CH 3) Reactions and facial expressions, such as approving with a nod of the head or questioning with a raising of the eyebrow, are appropriate but are used sparingly. This body language can reveal if they like or dislike an idea or proposal, although their direct verbal opinion will follow when it is their turn to speak.
I remember my first job interview at Alibi's Grill I was nervous but when I started talk about my work experiences. I feel that being on time to a interview let the interviewer . I think that being early for interview important to me that future professions be a good to personal. I feel that if you talk about yourself and what u like to do for
Dressing for success can either make or break you during an interview. Your appearance is the first impression an employer gets before you can even shake their hand. What you wear can make a huge impact on whether or not you get picked for the desired job. There can be a fine line between too little, just right and too much. The employer can build a good idea of you as a person just by what you’re wearing. For example, if someone were to show up to an interview for a dental assisting position at a dentistry, the ideal candidate should be wearing professional attire, such as dress pants and a fitted blouse, or perhaps a classy skirt or dress. Never wear too much jewelry or bright, eye catching colors. Although this may make you stand
In the words of Webb (2009), "it might be wrong to judge a book by its cover, but during a job interview, employers typically have insufficient information, so they tend to use what they have." As the author further points out, if an interviewee does not appear meticulous in the way he or she is dressed, it would be unlikely for an employer to assume that such an individual is meticulous in his or her work. Webb points out that according to Urman, a classic colored suit would be regarded appropriate for both men and women interviewing for a variety of jobs. Colors such as dark grey or dark blue are acceptable in this case. For men, such a suit should ideally be paired "with a button-down shirt and tie" (Webb, 2009). On the other hand, women according to Webb (2009) should ideally "pair a suit with a collared blouse or a top with a high scoop-neck or V-neck shirt." Further, women should avoid wearing skirt suits that are too short. The author recommends that the length of skirt suits be below the
Both the interviewer and interviewee did not use meaningful gestures during the conversation. I think the main reason is that they all get familiar with the three internal control tables so they do not need gestures to help each other to understand their words.
This technique is important in ensuring a professional interview, because it makes the interviewee feel comfortable to continue discussing the topic and give more detailed answers. Finally, facial expressions, eye contact, and head movements are very important in maintaining a professional and supportive interview. This is because mirroring the interviewees reactions and conversation points in important in showing them that you are interested in the discussion. Maintaining appropriate eye contact is vital in any situation, whether it is with a client or interviewee because it shows that you are actually consciously there and paying attention to the individual. Nodding and other head movements are a way to further statements and show your attentiveness in a conversation, which again is vital in ensuring a professional and supportive interview and client-based relationship (Cummins, Sevel, & Pedrick,
Once it is finally the day of the interview, wear appropriate attire to the interview. 75% of recruiters claim that they have had candidates dress too casual for an interview, therefore dress better than a typical day in the office. One thing to remember is to dress one step above the dress code of the office policy. If the office dress code is casual such as jeans, and a dress shirt, an interviewee should wear black dress pants, a dress shirt, and a tie to an interview (for men). Another tip for dressing for an interview is to make sure the clothes are clean and free of wrinkles. If an interviewee shows up with dirty or wrinkled clothes, the interviewer is going to evaluate the individual as sloppy and unprofessional.
Handshakes were rated on nine different aspects by examiners and then participants were given a personality test based on the Big Five Factor Model. The handshakes were then compared to the results from the personality tests and scored based on the most dominant features of personality. Those with firm handshakes and good eye contact were found to be more extroverted and more agreeable, were as those with weaker handshakes and less eye contact were more introverted and less open to new experience. The complete results are far more complex and more informative about many types of handshakes and the personalities that belong to the people giving them. The results show a considerable correlation between the handshake someone gives,
Wear not what you are comfortable with but what is appropriate for the situation, and that situation is applying for a job. You need to don professional attire when you hand your resume to HR or attend your interview. A
A shirt, tie and business suit has always conveyed the message of importance and that you take your responsibilities seriously, arriving for an important business meeting in appropriate attire sends a strong positive message to others, as opposed to the effect of wearing a t-shirt, jeans and trainers
Your body language can say quite a bit about you than any words during an interview. To make sure that your body language leaves a lasting impression, do smile at everyone. Smiling is the most impacting body language you can use (Johnston, 2015). You should also attempt to maintain eye contact with your interviewer. Should there be more than one interviewer, strive to hold eye contact as evenly as possible with each. This
a) an initial meeting- to be polite you might shake their hand. If you are meeting a distant family member you might hug them instead.
This handshake gives the impression that you’re shy, uninterested or lack self-confidence. Apply moderate pressure when shaking someone’s hand. When in doubt, try to mirror the other person’s grip.