INTERVIEW BEHAVIOUR

AND BODY LANGUAGE

Djoko Ari Wibowo
ITS Surabaya, 20th November 2014
BEFORE INTERVIEW
Do your HOMEWORK and
RESEARCH
Study all current projects &
issues of company
Arrange and carry your papers
in a nice briefcaese and portolio
BEFORE INTERVIEW
Be neat & tidy, practice good
hygiene, comb / brush your
hair, cut your nails
Dress approriately – have a
professional look
BEFORE INTERVIEW
Arrive at leat 10 minutes
early – this shows that you
are eager and punctual
Do not bring uninvited
guests like family, frieds, etc.
BEFORE INTERVIEW
Turn off your communication
device (mobile phone, pager,
etc.)
Use underarm deodorant to
avoid body odour
Do not use strong perfume
DURING INTERVIEW
Smile gently a bit as it shows
that you are happy
Wish assalamu’alaykum /
good morning / afternoon /
evening
Offer a handshake and
something like “I’m pleased
to meet you”
DURING INTERVIEW
Sit only when interviewer
ask you to do so
Say thank you
Sit up straight and lean
slightly forward in your chair
Sit with good posture with
your hand in table or your
lap
DURING INTERVIEW
Avoid crossing your arms
Maintain eye contact
Avoid starring
REMEMBER – maintain low
level of eye contact indicates
that you are lying or lacking
of confidence
DURING INTERVIEW
Speak normally with bit
higher energy
Speak with confidence and do
not lie
Avoid thinking thinking
while speaking as it shows
lack of confidence
AFTER INTERVIEW
Immidiately say thank you &
offer firm hand shake
You can send formal and
professional thank you letter
/ e-mail
Be prepared to attend the
next interviews
AFTER INTERVIEW
If you do not hear back from
interviewers in a week or so,
it is OK to call or send e-mail
of inquiry
If you do not hear back from
them then you can
concentrate for next job
interview