Question

importance of body language during an interview

Answer 1

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Watch Your Body Language

The term “body language” includes just about any manner, gesture, or posture that conveys meaning to the observer. Body language is especially meaningful in an interview as your interviewer will be paying as much attention to nonverbal cues as to what you have to say. You want to avoid nervous or bored body language like repeatedly crossing and uncrossing your legs or arms, fiddling with your hair or clothes, continually touching your face, scratching your head. Particularly avoid anything your interviewer might find annoying, like playing with a button or pen. Constant or bold gesturing is also to be avoided. Since some of these mannerisms are often triggered by nervousness, solid interview preparation and rehearsal may help you to feel more relaxed. On the other hand, some body language shows you’re engaged in the interview.

Shake hands the proper way

One of the first things you’ll probably do in an interview is shake hands with your interviewer. The handshake is a simple symbol of introduction, a polite way to acknowledge the other person. But it can also be an unspoken gauge of personality. Hiring managers say that while a limp or unenthusiastic handshake won’t necessarily destroy an interview, it can cause one to start off on a bad note. The same goes for a sweaty palm. To alleviate the latter problem, keep your hands open, not balled into fists, prior to your interview. This will reduce perspiration.

Maintain Eye Contact

A lack of eye contact during an interview can lead your interviewer to think that you’re shy, disinterested, or dishonest. For some technical positions, especially for programmers, there’s a stereotype that people are shy and awkward around others. Being able to comfortably maintain eye contact helps you to go against that stereotype. However, shifting your eyes to and from the interviewer’s face can also send the wrong message. It’s no wonder “shifty-eyed” is a term used to describe a character who is deceitful or insincere. While you don’t want to stare at your interviewer to the point of making him or her uncomfortable, do maintain eye contact as much as seems appropriate.

Smile When You Mean It

Smiling, the universal sign of happiness, is a great way to convince your interviewer that you’re genuinely pleased to be there. On the other hand, an oversized or artificial grin used too often during the interview will lead to the opposite result. Your interviewer will know you’re forcing yourself to act a certain way.


During an interview, be sure to smile-but only when you mean it. It’s infinitely better to smile occasionally but earnestly than to smirk constantly for no reason at all.

Be Mindful Of Personal Space

Individual cultures and even individual people have different interpretations of what constitutes an appropriate amount of personal space. While one person might feel at ease speaking only inches from someone’s face, another person might need several feet of separation. When facing your interviewer, be mindful of how close you stand or sit. Try to maintain a distance of about three feet. Communicating at a closer range may cause your interviewer to feel uncomfortable. On the other hand, sitting or standing too far away is also impolite. When appropriate, mimic your interviewer’s body language cues.
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Answer 2

Some importance of body language during an interview:-
-To understand about candidate's behaviour.
- to understand about their patience.
- to understand their personality.
- to understand their manner and their talent.
body language is very important for interview