How good body language can help you during a job interview?

Answer 1

I think it's very important. I have attended a couple of workshops on this subject and both said the same things. From the female side, don't wear a lot of make-up, keep earrings small, wear black with white or navy with white. No patterns or designs. No jewelry or keep it simple. Clear nail polish. Clean , polished shoes. Hair off the face and if it's long, put it up. No low cut tops or short skirts.

When at the interview sit facing interviewer with both legs down and together and hands on your lap. No fidgeting. Smile and give eye contact. Don't over talk but answer questions briefly but intelligently.

Answer 2

Interview body language

Handshake: A dry, firm hand shake reflects a strong personality and is what most employers are looking for. Limp, sweaty hands are definitely a no. This is the first body language in the interview that your interviewer will "read".

Hands: Do not exaggerate hand gestures when you are talking. Try answering an interview question in front of a mirror to help you understand how much you move your hands while talking.

Eye Contact: Maintain eye contact but do not stare. If you are uncomfortable with this kind of body language look at the interviewer's nose as it has the same effect. Do not let your eyes wander away from your interviewer.

Posture: Reflects energy, enthusiasm and self control. Stand and sit erect. Slouching does not reflect a positive attitude in interview body language.

Fidget: Simple - do not fidget. Avoid playing with you hair, clicking pens and the like.

from http://www.cvtips.com/interview_body_language.html

Answer 3

Communication skills are 10% verbal and 90% non-verbal ... which means that what you don't say -- or rather what your body says for you -- speaks way more than the words you use. If your body language is uninterested, or at the worst -- hostile, it looks bad no matter what words are coming out of your mouth. To look the most interested and inviting you need to: keep your hands unclenched, don't figgit or jingle your keys/change; lean forwards in your chair slightly, like your "hanging on their every word"; wear a smile; and don't cross your arms or hold your hands together in front of you, this is an unconscious signal that you're not open to what is being said.

Answer 4

Read this article:
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Marwijk1.html

and/or this one:
http://www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/interviewing/20021205-raudsepp.html