What Not To Do During An Interview

When going for that dream job, applicants tend to practice answering possible interview questions. That’s well and good, but you might also want to study and practice controlling your mannerisms. It isn’t just what you say. It’s also what you do that could make or break a job interview. Here are a few common signs of agitation/stress that you might not realize that you’re doing. However, interviewers would easily pick them up.

The Hair Thing

This is especially true for females with long hairs. When nervous, girls tend to rearrange their hairstyle. Don’t do this. Not only would it look awkward but might also ruin that totally great hairdo.

The Feet Thing

Stomping your feet or maybe periodically crossing and uncrossing your legs are definite eye-catchers. There’s no way you could do this without your prospective employer seeing. Choose one style of sitting and stick to it. If you feel like changing positions, let a significant amount of time pass before doing so.

The Hand Thing

Gesturing with your hands when explaining something is OK, as long as you don’t do it every time you open your mouth. If you’ve got your legs crossed, place the casually over your knees and keep them there.

Excessive Smiles

Smiles are good. Smiles make you look friendly. But smiling too much could make you look like a wacko. Practice a serene and polite expression to wear during the interview.

What Else?

It’s important to note that different people exhibit different mannerisms when feeling stressed. The best way to determine how your body language could affect your prospective career is to practice in a mirror. Watch yourself, determine you’re involuntary movements and practice on keeping them at the minimum. You can’t really erase all of them since these are grounded traits, but you could try.

You could also go straight to the source and nip it in the bud. These mannerisms occur because you’re feeling anxious. Hence, before going for that interview, take deep breaths and will yourself to relax.