{"id":6178,"date":"2021-12-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jbrecruitment.eu.applyflow.com\/how-to-look-more-confident-during-a-job-interview\/"},"modified":"2021-12-17T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-12-17T00:00:00","slug":"how-to-look-more-confident-during-a-job-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbrecruitment.co.uk\/how-to-look-more-confident-during-a-job-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Look More Confident During a Job Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tHow to Look More Confident During a Job Interview<\/u><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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\n\tStart the job interview with a solid entrance<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\tYour job interview starts as soon as you enter the building. Be conscious of fidgeting or bouncing your legs while you sit. Cross your feet at the ankles, sit upright, keep your legs still, smile and breathe.<\/p>\n

\n\tSpeaking of breathing, when we\u2019re nervous, we tend to take shallower breaths, making our voices sound shaky. Before it starts, try the 4-7-8 technique (breathe in for four seconds, hold for seven, breathe out for eight) to calm your breathing and your racing thoughts.<\/p>\n

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\n\tA good handshake <\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\tIf a handshake is permitted it should be a firm action because one that is too soft can apparently make you appear weak or shy. But there is such a thing as too<\/em> firm. Aim for a happy medium.<\/p>\n

\n\tIf a handshake isn\u2019t permitted (covid) you can raise your hand and smile but please no waving!<\/p>\n

\n\t(Pro tip: Get rid of palm sweatiness with alcohol-based hand sanitizer.)<\/p>\n

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\n\tPosture and eye contact<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\tThis may seem obvious but it needs repeating: Sit up straight, chin up, shoulders down and back and smile.<\/p>\n

\n\tAnd remember that although it may feel uncomfortable at times, eye contact is key\u2014especially while the other person is talking. When it\u2019s your turn, though, you may occasionally gaze up and around while searching for what to say; but you should always come back to meet your interviewer\u2019s gaze. When in doubt, pretend you\u2019re having a conversation with a friend<\/p>\n

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\n\tHands <\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\tIf you have a one-off itch, that\u2019s one thing. But if you spend a substantial amount of time with your hands on or near your face, particularly near your mouth, it can send the message you\u2019re not comfortable with what you\u2019re saying. When you\u2019re not gesturing, hands should remain in your lap. And while we\u2019re at it, leave your accessories and hair alone.<\/p>\n

\n\tAnd don\u2019t forget to smile\u2014a smile not only conveys warmth, receptivity, and positivity, it also helps reduce stress hormones and activate mood-enhancing chemicals in the brain.<\/p>\n

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\n\tListen actively and try mirroring <\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\tTry not to spend so much mental energy doing all of the above, though, that you forget to actually listen<\/em>. Active listening is a key part of any interview; you may even want to lean forward slightly in your seat to both prompt yourself to listen more closely and to indicate to the interviewer that they have your full attention.<\/p>\n

\n\tMirroring, or copying someone\u2019s body language, is also a subtle but powerful way to convey connection. Face your interviewer directly, sit in the same position and try to match the pace, volume, and cadence of their words.<\/p>\n

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\n\tFor more support or advice with interview preparation please contact helen@jbrecruitment.co.uk<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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