The Power of Body Language Christy Meriwether Managing Director SON Career Services Center
Nonverbal Communication Governs how We Think and Feel about Ourselves, thus Affecting how the Interviewer will Think and Feel about Us.
The Power of Body Language 7% Words we speak 38%Tone of voice 55% of messages processed by the brain are based on a person’s Body Language
Prior to and During the Interview Present Enthusiastic Captivating Real
Posture
Waiting for the Interview
The Power of Eye Contact
Strong Eye Contact During the Handshake While Answering Interview Questions Rolling eyes Looking up Do glance down When you Depart with the Handshake
What Message are you sending with your Hands? Clasping signals you are uncomfortable Interwoven fingers means you are anxious Finger pointing can be seen as aggressive and shows arrogance Hands in pockets, behind back or crossed in front shows you are closed off or stiff
Expressive
The Awesome Smile “Smizing” is the most sincere type of smile When you engage your eyes along with your mouth, your smile has the power to charm people Practice out in public with brief eye contact and a smile
Fidgeting
Mirroring