Why Your Job Interview Body language Can Help You Win

Your job interview body language has more of an impact on your success than anything you say. Exhibiting the right body language can help you convey an enthusiastic, positive and confident attitude to interviewers. So unless you want to end up starring in a scene from “The Office,” watch your body language – it could be the reason why you’re not landing the job you want.

Studies suggest that the nonverbal cues you give during job interviews are more important than verbal ones, and they speak volumes about how you’d perform in a job. Pitch, volume, intonation, pauses and sighs you give when answering also are important, while verbal content – what you actually say - is the least critical aspect.

“Smart candidates know that interviews start as soon as they enter the lobby”. “Set the right tone by being early, and use the extra time to compose yourself. If you’re waiting for a while, don't pull out pages of notes to review. Instead, check email messages or glance through available magazines or literature in the waiting area. This creates the impression that you're relaxed before stressful events, and helps you project confidence during the critical early moments of the interview.”