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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 …show more content…

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

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