Know-How Exchange : Customer Behavior

Whenever you meet people face-to-face, people are reading body language (whether they're aware of it or not). If you're looking to change your body language, read Tonya Reiman's "The Power Of Body Language". I reviewed her book here: https://www.manygoodideas.com/2008/11/01/the-power-of-body-language/

You have to be yourself. If you're seen as trying to control or manipulate with your body language, you'll lose more than you'll gain.

This means you will want to be genuinely engaged in whatever you're discussing, not just sitting in the chair waiting for it to end.

One great way to demonstrate you're really engaged is to do a lot of up-front research, not only on the topics you'll be discussing but also on the interviewer and his/her background. Maybe even use some analogies or examples that will be especially relevant.

If you're truly engaged in the conversation, your body language should take care of itself. Remember to make direct eye contact, listen carefully (and maybe even use active listening techniques), and respond openly, honestly and directly to any questions you're asked.

Good luck.

Here is an article that talks a bit about body language in job hunting:
https://www.net-temps.com/careerdev/career-tools/view-article.html?type=top...

Note - body language is cultural. There were a few grammar/spelling errors in your original question, which leads me to believe that English may not be your first language. If you are interviewing outside of North America, the comments on body language in the article and responses here may not be totally correct for your country.

Some practical advice: If you have access to a video camera, try recording yourself answering a few basic interview questions, e.g:

1. Tell us a little about yourself?
2. When have you experienced a difficult situation at work?
3. If you were asked by your supervisor to do something you thought was wrong, how would you respond?
4. What salary are you seeking?
5. Why do you want to work here?

Review the recording and ask yourself - how could I have looked and sounded better in this situation? Would I offer myself the job based on what I see on this recording?

As with anything, practice makes perfect.

Hope that helps.

ChrisB