The article includes results from a survey of hiring managers. 87% of hiring managers have formed their opinion in the first 15 minutes, mostly based on non-verbal body language cues. Here are some body language pointers from the survey results:
- Make eye contact. 70%
- Smile. 44%
- Use good posture. 35%
- Don't fidget in your seat. 35%
- Don't fiddle with items. 24%
- Handshake that is strong enough. 27%
- But not too strong. 5%
- Crossing arms over chest (closed body posture). 24%
- Touching hair or face. 24%
- Appropriate use of hand gestures. 10%
Here are some other pointers from the survey participants:
- Be engaged and interested in the conversation. 55%
- Dress appropriately. 53%
- Avoid arrogance. (Stick to facts and figures. People know when you're inflating your role.) 53%
- Don't speak negatively about others. (This is about you; stay positive.) 50%
- Turn off your cell phone during the interview. 49%
- Inform yourself about the company and the opening. 39%
- Back up your statements with evidence. Use facts and specific examples. 33%
- Ask appropriate questions about the opening. 32%
- Limit the amount of personal information revealed; this is about your qualifications, not your personality. 20%
- Do not ask the hiring manager personal questions. 17%
The survey also revealed some howler mistakes by interviewees. You should steer clear of these.
- Answered a phone call about an interview with a competitor.
- Pulled out teeth while asking about dental benefits.
- Crashed car into building.
- Interviewee reported that valium was impairing her presentation.
- Acted out a role from Star Trek
- Set fire to interviewer's newspaper.
- Kept headphones on during interview.
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