Job Interview Self-Guide by Grant Beltz

Nonverbal Communication: Bolster My Image

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Facial Expressions

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Grins, frowns, disgust, confusion, anger

Posture

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Slouching in a chair, walking with shoulders down, head held high, sitting straight up

Gestures

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Thumbs up, thumbs down, finger pointing, fumbling with hands, handshake

Eye Contact

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Aggressive staring, eye contact avoidance, friendly eye contact, looking between people involved in the conversation

Clothing

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Formal, dirty, neat, casual, over-dressed, under-dressed

Vocal Pitch/Tone

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Too quiet, too loud, too fast, too slow, articulate, mumbling

Verbal Communication: Create Positive Conversation To Lead To Better Interview Outcome

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Engagement

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Eye contact can reflect engagement, thus continuing conversations and presenting my active listening skills

Dont's: Aggressive staring, prolonged eye contact, avoiding eye-contact

Do's: Friendly eye contact, maintain eye contact with all those involved in communication intermediately

Affirmation

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Lots of people conducting interviews will watch the facial expressions of interviewees after asking a question or discussing information about the position to get a read on them, so by me presenting an expression of enjoyment while remaining somewhat serious will help create an appearance as a potentially satisfied future employee

Dont's: Frown angrily, frown sadly, display disgust, appear overly confused

Do's: Grin, laugh, show a "game-face" when needed

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Dressing Appropriately

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Wearing more formal clothes and choosing a clothing style more fitted towards a work environment will convey professionalism, increasing the chances of the interviewer seeing me as someone on more equal footing as well as show casing I can both act and dress the part

Don'ts: Baggy clothes, stained/dirty clothes, overdress, flashy accessories

Do's: Good fitting clothes, have well kept hair, "business casual" style

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Articulation

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Different volumes and tones can change the way people interpret the intention and meaning of my words, so using a proper inside voice and upbeat tone can create a more light and fun vibe to my conversations, easing the interviewer and creating consistent discussion and banter

Don'ts: Converse too loud, talk to fast, mumble or fumble through a sentence

Do's: Talk at a volume the listener needs/wants, maintain a consistently calm and friendly tone, keep a steady pitch

Body Movement

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Keeping body language sociable and serene will allow interviewers to view me as easy-going and collected, not showcasing any nervousness, to allow for settled and more open dialogue

Don'ts: Excessive talking with hands, show shaky hands, hostile or unapproachable movements and physical expression

Do's: Shake hands, keep hands to sides or in one spot (not jumping around), thumbs ups

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Positioning

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When walking or taking a seat, maintain confident strides and posture, since body positioning and stance can boost my appearance as an engaged and collected listener and speaker

Don'ts: Face body away from interviewer, have dropped shoulders or lowered head, slouching in chairs, hunching while walking

Do's: Face body towards interviewer, hold head high, sit straight, walk confidently

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