ROLE OF BODY

LANGUAGE IN
INTERVIEWS

Nishant Sarawgi
Career Coach
 Body language is an
essential aspect of
interviews. Different types of
body language can convey
various messages, so it's
crucial to be mindful of how
you present yourself. Here
are some types of body
language in an interview

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Career Coach
 CONFIDENT BODY
LANGUAGE

This includes making good eye contact,

standing or sitting up straight, and using
controlled, purposeful gestures. Confident
body language shows you're self-assured
and capable.

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Career Coach
 ACTIVE LISTENING

Nodding in agreement, maintaining eye

contact, and leaning slightly forward when
the interviewer speaks are signs of active
listening. This demonstrates your interest
and engagement.

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Career Coach
 SMILING

Appropriate smiling portrays warmth and

friendliness. It's important to smile naturally
and at suitable moments during the
conversation.

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Career Coach
 HAND GESTURES

Hand movements can emphasize points

in your conversation, but be mindful not
to overdo it. Excessive gesturing can be
distracting.

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Career Coach
 MIRRORING

Subtly mimicking the interviewer's body

language can build rapport and create a more
positive atmosphere. For example, if they lean
in when discussing something, you can do the
same.

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Career Coach
 OPEN POSTURE

Keep your arms uncrossed and your

body facing the interviewer. An open
posture suggests you're receptive and
not defensive

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Career Coach
MAINTAINING PERSONAL
SPACE

Respect personal space by not sitting or

standing too close to the interviewer.
Invading personal space can make others
uncomfortable.
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Career Coach
 AVOIDING FIDGETING

Fidgeting, like tapping your foot or playing with

your hair, can make you appear nervous or
disinterested. Try to maintain stillness.

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Career Coach
 EYE CONTACT:

Strong but not overly intense eye contact

conveys confidence and sincerity. Avoiding
eye contact can make you seem evasive or
untrustworthy.

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Career Coach
 MAINTAINING POISE
UNDER PRESSURE

How you react to challenging questions or

stressful moments matters. Try not to fidget,
sweat, or display visible signs of stress. Instead,
take a deep breath and maintain composure.

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Career Coach
CLOSING GESTURES

At the end of the

interview, a firm
handshake, eye
contact,
and a friendly

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Career Coach
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