TIPS FOR JOB INTERVIEWS
In job interviews, Human resource managers judge you on more than just how you answer their
questions. They also take a close look at your body language, that´s what new research finds.
Your eye contact, handshake and posture can all help, or h inder, your chances of landing a job, a
new study from “CareerBuilde”found.
The company apply a survey to nearly 70 percent of hiring managers named failing to make eye
contact as one of the biggest body-language mistakes candidates make during interviews, with 39
percent saying not smiling at all is one of the biggest blunders. Part of the reason for body
language's importance is that most interviewers make decisions on whether they will consider hiring
a candidate before the candidate even has a chance to answer multiple questions. The study found
that more than half of employers know within the first 5 minutes of an interview if a candidate is a
good fit for a position.
Rosemary Haefner, ch ief human resources officer for CareerBuilder, said anxiety can cause many
body-language issues. But doing your homework before a meeting can help ward off those nerves,
she said.
"The best solution to minimize pre -interview anxiety is solid preparation” this means that If you
don't read about the company and research your role thoroughly, you could magnify your fear of
interviewing and lose the opportunity.
There are 10 biggest body-language faux pas that job seekers make during interviews, followed by
the percentage of respondents naming that issue based on the results of the survey:
1. Failing to make eye contact: 67 percent
2. Failing to smile: 39 percent
3. Playing with something on the table: 34 percent
4. Fidgeting too much in their seats: 32 percent
5. Crossing their arms over their chests: 32 percent
6. Having bad posture: 31 percent
7. Playing with their hair or touching their faces: 28 percent
8. Having a weak handshake: 22 percent
9. Using too many hand gestures: 13 percent
10. Having a handshake that was too strong: 9 percent
Haefner said body language can tell employers a lot about who you are. "Employers are looking for
those nonverbal cues to indicate a candidate's level of professionalism and if they will be the right
fit for the position," Haefner said.
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION:
What do you think about this a rticle?. How accurate do you think are these percentages if the job is in
Mexico?
Based on your own experience, what would be the factors that you consider important in a job interview?
