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This article is part of the Wings to Success series designed to help you succeed during a Job interview.
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How to Act During a Job Interview
You can do many things that can take some of the pressure off during an interview. The way that you behave is one of the most important. It’s not all in the words that come out of your mouth, but it often has a lot to do with the mannerisms that you use.
Interviewers are not just wondering if you are skilled enough for the job; they often wonder if you would fit in nicely with your co-workers. Your personality is a big part of your interview and can make all the difference. Here are some of the little things you should pay particularly close attention to during an interview.
You do not want to be chewing gum or breath mints during your interview. You also don’t want to speak in slang during your interview. It is unprofessional and rude.
Show Confidence
Be sure of your abilities without appearing cocky. You want to let your interviewer know that you are equipped to perform well at your job without alienating other workers. It would be best to point out your accomplishments in your field while remaining somewhat humble.
List your accomplishments in a matter-of-fact way without going into too much detail. I know this sounds repetitive, but you can never get this point too strongly. Understand that body language plays a large part in exuding confidence to others. Sit straight. Practice good posture, and keep your head up.
Keep a Positive Attitude
It would be best always to try to smile and keep a positive outlook during your interview. If you hear something that doesn’t sound good to you, don’t frown and look disgruntled; just keep a slight smile on your face until it is time for you to say something. Then approach your interviewer with your questions or concerns when appropriate.
Maintain Eye Contact
Keeping eye contact with your interviewer is very important, especially when speaking to the other. If you look around the room or at the items on the interviewer’s desk, you will appear uninterested. Just imagine what you would be thinking if you were speaking to him and he was looking all over the room. You would probably feel that you had already lost the interview.
Body Language
We’ve touched on this a little bit, but you should mind some of the common errors that many people make when they are speaking to others. I’ve listed some common things you should avoid when sitting through an interview.
• Avoid fidgeting while speaking to your interviewer. It shows a lack of self-confidence.
• Avoid speaking while using overly expressive hand gestures. It is distracting.
• Avoid biting your lips in between sentences. It gives the impression that you are making things up.
• Do not sit with your arms crossed because it makes you appear stand-offish.
• Do not shrug your shoulders when asked a question you are unsure of. Take a second to think of your response. Shrugging your shoulders gives the impression that you don’t know the answer.
• Don’t answer with nods and head shakes. Use your words to answer questions.
• Get plenty of sleep the night before the interview. You don’t want to yawn in front of the interviewer. He will think that you are expressing boredom.
Good luck with your interview!
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