Non-verbal Communication

Non-verbal communication is how you express yourself and your feelings without saying anything. Non-verbal communication includes things like facial expressions, body language, posture, eye contact, etc.

Non-verbal communication can be just as important as your actual answers during a job interview.

It is important that you use the right non-verbal communication during an interview to make a good impression on the interviewer. Here are some things to remember.

• Greet with a smile and a firm handshake.
• Smile when appropriate and be friendly.
• Sit up straight – Do not slouch.
• Relax and lean forward a little when talking.
• Do not lean back in your chair.
• Smile.
• Be dressed appropriately.
• Make eye contact while greeting and talking.
• Make eye contact while listening.
• Nod when appropriate while listening.
• Keep your feet on the floor.
• Keep your hands in your lap or hold a notepad and pen.

Of course, everything above is meant to be done when appropriate and within reason. Use your common sense. For example, if you smile for an entire one-hour interview, then you are unlikely to get the job because the interviewer is going to think that you are out of your mind.

Just act natural and use your common sense.

Remember that how you act and behave during an interview is just as important as your resume and the answers you give.