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And being a bit of a bright spark won't help the more intelligent and articulate you are, the more focused you'll be on what you're saying, making your non-verbal cues even more noticeable.
In an ideal world nobody would be shy, have facial ticks or apply for jobs when they'd rather be down the pub. But it isn't. So how can you make sure you sail through the interview process? You could hire an actor to stand in for you at your interview (method actors have got the body language game sewn up). Or you could just teach your body to behave itself.
It's not as hard as it sounds - after all, you've already learned not to spit or clutch your privates in public (footballers are a special case). All you need is a mirror, a video-camera and a cat.
Most people have no idea how other people see them. They don't see their habitual expressions and they can't tell if their words are backed up by the tone of their voice and posture.
When you prepare for an interview it's important not just to practise what you have to say, but how you say it. The best way to see how you appear to others is to practise in front of a mirror. If you can, you should videotape yourself and ask friends for feedback. If there's nobody around, practise with your cat. The more prepared you are, the more relaxed and confident you'll feel - and appear.
When it comes to the interview itself, adopt an open posture. Sit up comfortably and lean slightly forwards so you look alert and attentive. Breathe slowly. And make sure your clothes aren't too tight: it won't give a good impression if you make a gesture and your jacket buttons fly off. Just remember the mnemonic 'ROLE', which stands for relaxed, open, leaning and eye contact.
You have more control of your body language above the waist, so beware of 'leakage' lower down - such as picking your fingers or twitching your feet. This type of behaviour can make you look unconfident. And yes, it is a good idea to visit the loo before your interview, particularly if you're nervous.
There is no point attempting to lie - or exaggerate - in an interview. Just be yourself. If you say what you mean and mean what you say your verbal and non-verbal communication will match. Any interviewer worth his salt is interested in who you really are.
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Explanation / Answer
This passage talks about the importance of non verbal communcation and gestures in the interview. We often tedn to focus all our thoughts on what the questions might be and how we will answer them. But the tone and manner in which we speak and the way we deal with the situations between the questions are also noticed by the interview panel. One way to ensure we do well in interview is to practise using video camera or else a mirror. During the interview, we must focus on ROLE- Relax, open. lean slightly towards front and make proper eye contact. Also do not lie during an interview, our words can be misguided but our actions speak louder. it is better to be as authentic as possible during the interview.