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7 Nonverbal Mistakes To Avoid Making During Job Interviews

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To increase your chances of interview success, be consciously aware of your nonverbal communication and avoid these seven mistakes.

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Interview Mistake: Forgetting About Nonverbal Communication I Indeed Career Quick Tips

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Nonverbal communication can be a substitute

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Nonverbal communication can be a substitute

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You can use nonverbal communication to substitute for verbal messages, for example, signaling "OK" with a hand gesture.

* Normally this is more informal, but in some instances it could be used in a job interview.

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You can repeat or restate the message nonverbally. For example. follow your verbal "Is that all right?" with raised eyebrows and a questioning look.

* You can repeat or restate the message during the interview if the interviewer was unsure of what you said.

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Nonverbal movements can indicate a desire to control flow of verbal messages

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Nonverbal movements can indicate a desire to control flow of verbal messages

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When you purse your lips, lean forward or make hand movements that indicate that you want to speak you are taking control.

* Using some of the above movements can show the interviewer you really want the position.
* It shows that you are a competent communicator and interested in the conversation.

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Verbal messages can be contradicted with nonverbal movements

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Verbal messages can be contradicted with nonverbal movements

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For example, crossing your fingers or winking to indicate that you're lying.

* During an interview you should be more mindful of some of the nonverbal movements you are making.
* Pay attention and make sure you don't have your arms crossed and are not frowning or coming across as rude.

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Nonverbal messages can be used to complement or complete a message

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Nonverbal messages can be used to complement or complete a message

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They can also be used to add nuances of meaning that are not communicated by the verbal message. Thus, you may frown and/or shake your head when recounting someone's deceit.

* Smiling while during a job interview can show you are interested in the conversation.
* Using emotion while speaking can make you seem more authentic to the interviewer.

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Nonverbal messages can be used to accent the verbal message

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Nonverbal messages can be used to accent the verbal message

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Nonverbal communication is often used to accent or emphasize some part of the verbal message. For example, raising your voice to underscore a particular word or phrase.

* During a job interview you can use accents to embellish what you are saying, or to help you explain something better.
* By using certain hand gestures and other nonverbal messages to get your point across in an interview.