Do's & Don'ts during an Interview

Most of us are yet to appear for our most important interviews and all our aspirations to get into the institute / company of our choice are linked to it. You must be going through your technical knowledge and spending your time brushing up on skills you've already acquired, but in today's competitive world, is it really enough to know what you do really well? When 97 people on average, are eligible for a job post you have applied for, don't you think there's something extra that needs to be done to sharpen your chances of cracking that much awaited interview opportunity? You’re technical skills ARE important, but sadly, not enough. Today we will discuss a few of the more important passive traits that must be incorporated into your persona before you can be rest assured of having more than a fair shot at working with your new employer.

Correct Body Language is the key! Here are some Do’s and Don'ts of correct body language during an interview.

Make eye contact:

It means that you are paying attention to your interviewer but it doesn't mean that you stare blankly at them. If you are facing more than one interviewer then it’s really important to make eye contact with all of them. Address the person who asked the question, then hold eye contact with the other interviewer for a few seconds, before returning your attention to the first interviewer.

Use your Hands:

You have to use your hands subtly. Do not wave too much and don't clench your fist as it will make you look nervous. As obvious as this may sound, please don't bite your nails! You might not know this, but many people actually do it unconsciously. Always keep your palms facing up as it is a sign of openness, so keep it on your lap. Touching your fingertips shows authority but use it in moderation.

Smile:

You want to show your interviewer that you have a confident personality. Smile when your interviewer does.  The tone of you smile should not be very timid or soft as it will show your nervousness and it should not be too loud as it will make you look too domineering.

Don’t slouch:

Never sit hunched forward and your legs and hands everywhere as it will show your casual approach and over relaxed attitude. As soon as you enter into the reception area, keep your posture intact.  Sit up straight and lean your body a little forward, when the interviewer asks you a question.

Don’t cross your arms:

Crossing your arms means that you are defensive and not open to the conversation which the interviewer is having with you.

Don’t touch your face:

Playing with your hairs and touching your nose make you look untrustworthy and dishonest. Also don't rub your head or neck as you will be looking bored or disinterested in the conversation.

Don’t move too much:

Don't jiggle your legs too much as it will make you look impatient and also it’s a sign of boredom. Keep your feet planted firmly on the floor.

The Perfect Handshake:

 Last but not the least; a great handshake is the perfect start and end to your interview. If you are planning to shake your right hand, arrange your stuff including whatever it is that you may be carrying, in your left hand. Be gentle with your hand grip and raise your palm up so that the interviewer’s hands can cover yours. Then, all it takes is 3 strong harmonics, not 2, not 4!

The next time you are preparing for an interview; do keep these small tips in mind. They will go a long way towards contributing in the success of your newest endeavour. Also, a classy goodbye is as important as a nice hello!

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