Body language during your job interview

So, there you are. Face to face, Zoom to Zoom, Teams to Teams. Your job interview is a fact. And then suddenly you start plucking your eyebrow like crazy, a nervous habit of yours. Or you look at everything in the room except your interviewer. No matter how good your first impression was and how beautiful your resume is, poor posture blows all that away. That's why we give you tips on what to look out for so you can hold that good first impression. Signed, sealed, delivered, the job is yours.

Watch for nervous tics

Yes, you saw that one coming after the intro to this blog of course. Many people suffer from nervous tics and often they are not even aware of it. Fine, it doesn't bother you too much, but your conversation partner can notice it. And let's be honest: how hard is it to stop paying attention afterwards? Paint a red dot on the wall opposite you and then don't look at it. Won't be him, will it? So ask those around you if they recognize nervous tics in you and find out if you have them and exactly which ones they are. Being aware of them will help you to stop doing them automatically.

Your posture

Of course, this one comes as no surprise either. Good posture during your job interview is "key. Not only because it's better for your body and makes you feel more confident, but also because it makes you look more confident. So hup! Back straight, shoulders back (don't exaggerate of course), chin up and hands loosely on the table.

Speaking of your hands

Don't just leave them loose on the table but use them to make loose gestures. For example, to reinforce words. Please do not cross your arms, this will come across as closed and defensive. Wave your hands, but in moderation.

Just one more then: the handshake

And then we'll stop talking about hands, mind you. Did you know that research shows that the decision whether someone likes you or not is made during the handshake? Case to make a good in- ehh handshake so! Do not give a weak handshake but a firm handshake. Again, don't overdo it. You don't want to leave your partner with painful or broken finger joints. So not too soft and not too hard. When shaking hands, look the other person in the eye and smile!

Eye Contact

One of the most important things during your job interview: make enough eye contact. Making enough eye contact makes you come across as trustworthy and honest. But, don't make it weird! Don't stare at your interviewer like a man possessed, but dose the eye contact.

Good luck!

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